Royal Bafokeng Institute (RBI) Student Loan South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE STUDENT LOAN PROVIDER – ROYAL BAFOKENG INSTITUTE

The Royal Bafokeng Institute (RBI), founded in 2007, provides Technical, Vocational and Educational Training (TVET) programmes aimed at out-of-school training, particularly for the youth.

RBI is a company of the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN), situated in the North West, is a traditionally governed community of 150 000 people living in 29 villages, above the world’s largest platinum reserves.
 

ABOUT THE RBI STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Royal Bafokeng Institute (RBI) is inviting students to apply for their Student Loan, for the 2026 academic year.

Student Loans will be awarded to students residing in Royal Bafokeng, for undergraduate studies within the following fields, at North West or Gauteng universities:

  • Accounting and Auditing (BCom)
  • Bachelor of Education (BEd – Foundation Phase or Senior/ FET Phase) at North-West University (NWU)
  • Engineering
  • Fine Arts (BA) – for studies at a University of Technology
  • Health Sciences (excluding BSc in Medical Science and Acupuncture)
  • Law (LLB)
  • Social Work (BA)

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the RBI Student Loan.
 

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROYAL BAFOKENG INSTITUTE STUDENT LOAN

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must reside in Royal Bafokeng
  • You must intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields listed above
  • You must have been accepted to study at a public and accredited university in North West or Gauteng
  • You must have proven financial need, as determined by your household income
  • You must have achieved a minimum APS score of 30 (excluding Life Orientation) (calculate your APS according to this RBI guide)
  • You must have applied for NSFAS funding

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ROYAL BAFOKENG INSTITUTE STUDENT LOAN

Students must follow these steps to apply for the RBI Student Loan:

Step 1: apply to study at a public university in North West or Gauteng.

Step 2: Download and complete the RBI Student Loan Application Form 2026 (.pdf) or collect a copy from RBI campus in Phokeng.
(Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the RBI Student Loan).

Step 3: Collect clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
  • Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric final results/ certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Academic transcript, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income (original copy of payslip if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)
  • Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies – not older than 3 months)
  • Proof of NSFAS application (this must be submitted within 7 days after the NSFAS Application window for 2026 has opened)
  • Proof of University acceptance (required when finalising the loan)
  • Recommendation letter from your Kgosana (read our tips on how to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)

(Note: a university acceptance letter will be required at the time of finalising your student loan application.)

Step 4: Submit your completed application form and supporting documents by delivering them to:
Sun City Road (R565), Salema, Phokeng 0335
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE RBI STUDENT LOAN

30 September 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE STUDENT LOAN PROVIDER

For any queries related to this programme, please contact the Royal Bafokeng Institute directly:
Tel: 014 566 1400
Email: rbienquiries@bafokeng.com
 

Please do NOT contact RBI if this loan has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

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