The Nedbank External Bursary Programme (bursary) aims to fund academically deserving students who do not have the financial means to study fulltime towards a first Undergraduate or Honours qualification at a South African public University or University of Technology.
Funding
It costs money to study at college or varsity - and you need to cover your living expenses if you are studying full-time. We have lots of information that will help you find the bursaries, loans and other funding options available to help you finish studying.
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NSFAS
NSFAS funding applications have opened for TVET Students who want to start to study in the third trimester this year. NSFAS funding allows students to focus on their studies will the government bursary scheme covers essential costs associated to tertiary education.
There was good news for 70,000 students still struggling to register for their studies in the second semester. The NSFAS Administrator was happy to focus on some positive news as he announced that the registration had been fast-tracked for eligible students.
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Students across the country have been increasing calls for substantial changes at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), so are waiting for an expected update this week from the organisation's Administrator.
TVET College students who still want to start studying this year can do so with the trimester 3 intake. And NSFAS will be opening applications again specifically for this group of students.
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Available Bursaries
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Vodacom is inviting talented and dedicated students to apply for its Merit Bursary Programme.
This opportunity is aimed at full-time students who are either entering or currently studying towards qualifications in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
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The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is calling for applications for its Film and Television Studies Bursary Programme. This initiative supports the growth of South Africa’s creative industry by funding students pursuing film or television qualifications at accredited local tertiary institutions.
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Applications for the Accenture's Education Trust scholarship for 2026 are now open!
The Accenture Education Trust helps students whose family income ranges from R 350 000 - R 1M and NSFAS as well as post-graduate students with a household income of < R300k.
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Funding Articles
Applications for the Thuthuka Bursary are now open. This bursary covers Acocuntancy courses at specific Universities. Keep reading to find out which courses and Universities this bursary will cover.
The Masakh’iSizwe (MiS) Bursary Programme is provided by the Western Cape Government for students who want to study in the engineering and built environmental fields.
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PSG bursaries are offered to undergraduate students in the final year and also for postgraduate studies.
The City of Cape Town is offering bursaries to support students who live in the city and want to study at a university or TVET College.
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Scholarships
Applications are now open for the Allan Gray Scholarship Programme 2026, which is aimed at Grade 6 learners who demonstrate strong academic potential, and who require financial assistance to pursue their educational goals.
The Absa Fellowship Programme 2026 is open for applications, and will provide scholarships and a development programme for future African leaders.
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Student Loans
Many people in South Africa aspire to graduate from tertiary education institutions with their dream qualifications, setting them up for a successful life. However, the high costs associated with studying prevent many from fulfilling this aspiration.
Absa is one of the major banks in South Africa and offers loans to students who are considering a bank loan as an option to fund their tertiary studies. Here are the requirements students have to meet in order to qualify for a student loan from Absa.
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MANATI offers student loans at low interest rates to provide access to tertiary education. We sat down with MANATI's co-founder and CEO, Riaan Jonck to learn more about MANATI and how students can sign up for a MANATI Student Loan.
Tertiary learning costs can be extremely expensive, but thankfully, there are a number of government funds for disadvantaged students to look into, and a number of bursary options available that apply to different sets of qualifications. However, when neither government nor bursary funding is made available, the student can also pursue a student loan. The following provides a guide for what a student may need when applying for a student loan.
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Finance Articles
The revised 2025 National Budget contains the single biggest fiscal investment in early childhood development (ECD) in South Africa’s history.
There are now multiple options available for students looking to finance their studies. Let us help you figure out this part of your journey at the Central University of Technology, also known as CUT.
Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is a thrilling and rewarding venture, but it is also fraught with challenges and uncertainties. Many young people, when considering their after-school path, are attracted to the prospect of becoming an entrepreneur. However, becoming a successful entrepreneur requires more than just plunging into your business idea, with a business strategy of “crossing that bridge when we get there.”
South African universities recently opened for the first term of the year, but for many students, money worries have overshadowed the excitement of returning to campus.
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Where to Study
False Bay TVET College offers vocational, occupational and skills training programmes that provide students with scarce and critical skills and practical experience in fields that present good prospects of employment.
All College programmes are accredited nationally.
The College offers alternative modes of teaching and training, including part-time classes and distance learning options.
General News
Applying for your Smart ID Card has gotten even easier as you can now apply online via e-Home Affairs. Here is how to apply, upload documents and pay for your application all from the comfort of your own home.
