ISFAP refers to the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme, which is a bursary which provides a support and funding model for financially needy students who fall under the "poor" and "missing middle" category of students.
The missing middle category describes students that are considered too rich to qualify for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) but too poor to afford to pay for their fees themself.
Usually a missing middle student's household income will fall between R350 000 and R600 000.
ISFAP provides funding for certain universities and the courses the bursary covers differs for each institution.
Courses Funded by ISFAP
Some universities in South Africa offer the courses with the same outcome, however, the name of the programme may be different depending on the institution. ISFAP has provided a list of courses it funds at its partner universities.
If you know which institution you plan to study at, you can check if your academic programme is funded by ISFAP.
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Central University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
- Mangosuthu University of Technology
- Nelson Mandela University
- North West University
- Rhodes University
- Sefako Makgatho University
- Sol Plaatje University
- Stellenbosch University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Cape Town
- University of Fort Hare
- University of the Free State
- University of Johannesburg
- University of Kwazulu-Natal
- University of Limpopo
- University of Mpumalanga
- University of South Africa
- University of Venda
- University of Zululand
- University of Pretoria
- University of Western Cape
- Vaal University of Technology
- University of the Witwatersrand
- Walter Sisulu University
How ISFAP Chooses Which Courses To Cover
In an interview with Careers Portal, Sifanele Biyale, from ISFAP said:
So the topic of courses compared to institutions is different because courses are dynamic, they're gonna change because if we're gonna focus on the occupations in high demand, and seen what AI, data science and data analysis, how popular it has become. So that change is inevitable.
ISFAP has added data science and data analysis courses in response to developments in artificial intelligence with Biyale saying, "courses are going to change, they do change every year".
Not only does ISFAP pay attention to we are driven by funding requirements, they also have to look at funding requirements.
ISFAP states that it will continue to add courses and Universities to this list granted they align to the skills most needed by the country under "Occupations of High Demand" as defined by the Department of Higher Education.
The ISFAP bursary will cover your tuition fees, accommodation fees, food, learning materials, living allowance and you will also receuve non-academic support.
Visit the ISFAP website for more information.
More Articles About ISFAP
- ISFAP Bursary Applications For 2025 Now Open
- What Is ISFAP?
- Who Are ISFAP and What Do They Do?
- How Much Are ISFAS Allowances?
- Must I Reapply For ISFAP Every Year?
- Will ISFAP Fund A Student More Than Once?
- Will The ISFAP Bursary Replace NSFAS?
- Who Qualifies For Funding From ISFAP?
- Is ISFAP A Loan?
- Requirements To Qualify For ISFAP Postgraduate Bursaries?
- How To Apply For ISFAP Postgrad Bursary?
- How ISFAP Chooses Who Receives Their Bursary
- ISFAP Covers More Than Just Your University Fees
- Which Courses and Universities Will the ISFAP Bursary Fund
- Will ISFAP Pay For UNISA Postgrad Courses
- Will ISFAP Fund TVET Students?
- What Does The ISFAP Bursary Cover?
- What Kind of Allowances Does ISFAP Give?
- Will ISFAP Pay My Registration Fee?
- Does ISFAP Pay For Student Accommodation?
- What's The Difference Between ISFAS and NSFAS?
- Will ISFAP Fund Me If I Have Another Bursary?
- Does ISFAP Fund Online Studies?
- How To Gain Access To The ISFAP Consent Form
- Here's What Is Needed To Stay Funded By ISFAP
- Will I Have To Pay ISFAP Back?
- ISFAP Is Funding Critical Skills Professionals
- Does ISFAP Fund Postgraduate Courses
- Does The ISFAP Bursary Cover Private College Courses?
