Finances can cause a lot of strain and stress for families and greatly affect the quality of education. People are often left with no choice but to not study when they can't finance it. In the past, people gave up opportunities due to financial struggles but now the aim is to promote youth and education. However, if you want to study further there are many options available for you.
DHET Bursary Scheme: This is a financial aid programme that provides fully-subsidised funding for poor and working class students at public universities. Applicants must have a combined gross family income of up to R350,000 per annum.
ISFAP Funding: The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) is government initiative to provide financial assistance to very poor, poor and “missing middle" students. Read our article on ISFAP here.
ISFAP will only fund students studying Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering.
Department of Labour Bursaries: Students with disabilities qualify for (apart from any other bursaries) for bursaries from the Department of Labour and are required to apply directly at the Department for these bursaries.
Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme: Bursaries are available to enable eligible students to complete a teaching qualification in an area of national priority. Read our article on the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme here.
NSFAS: NSFAS offers fully subsidized free higher education and training for poor and working class South Africans where there is up to R350,000 household income per year. This bursary includes tuition fees, learning materials allowances, transport allowances and living allowances. Visit their website here for more information. They are also introducing a loan scheme for missing middle students.
Fundi: Fundi offers students loans to fund your studies.
Feenix: This is a student programme that uses the process of fundraising in order to helped students fund their studies. Read our article on Feenix here.
Banks: Many South African banks offer loans for students looking to fund their studies.
For funding separate from your university and their Financial Aid office, you can visit the Bursaries Portal to see which bursaries are available to you as a student.
About Central University of Technology
The Central University of Technology, also known as CUT, is a university located in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It was established in 1981 as a merger of various technical colleges in the region and was later granted university status in 2004.
CUT offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various fields of study. These include engineering, information technology, health and environmental sciences, management sciences, humanities, and more.
The university is known for its strong focus on applied technology and practical learning.
CUT offers a vibrant and diverse student life. There are numerous student organizations, clubs, and societies catering to different interests, ranging from academic and cultural to sports and recreational activities.
These extracurricular activities provide opportunities for personal development and social interaction.
This University aims to provide quality education, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and contribute to the development of a skilled workforce in South Africa.
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