Bursaries Closing in July 2025 South Africa If you are in need of tertiary funding for the 2026 academic year, a bursary is the perfect way to fund your studies. Most bursaries are applicable to students who can prove they are in financial need, have a good academic record and are hard working. SA Bursaries, South Africa’s… Read More »
If you need funding for your 2026 university studies, these bursaries are OPEN for application and are closing in June 2025! Apply at SA Bursaries now!
If you need funding for your 2025 / 2026 university studies, these bursaries are OPEN for application and are closing in April 2025! Apply at SA Bursaries now!
If you or your child attends public school (primary or high school) in South Africa, you will need to know these school dates for the 2025 academic year.
Here are our tips to writing a Motivational Letter for a Bursary Application, as well as some Bursary Motivational Letter templates for students to use.
If you have been invited to attend a bursary interview, you are likely looking for questions that are asked during a bursary interview so that you can prepare yourself. SA Bursaries has compiled some tips for bursary interview preparation.
University Applications for 2026 in South Africa Starting your university journey is a big step, and getting your application in early is really important. Many universities across South Africa have already opened their applications for the 2026 academic year. Whether you’re planning to study medicine, engineering, education, or anything else, now is the time to start preparing.… Read More »
SASSA Payment Dates for 2025 and 2026 The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government agency which distributes social grants to millions of recipients in South Africa. For many, their SASSA grant is their sole source of funds to sustain themselves. If you are a SASSA beneficiary or know of someone who is, you may be… Read More »
Matric Results 2024 – All you need to know Now that the festive season is coming to a close, Matriculants of 2024 are looking forward to getting their NSC Matric results, which they may use to apply for further studies or in their job applications. If you wrote NSC Matric exams in 2024 (or are the parent,… Read More »
NSFAS Status Check 2025 Now that NSFAS applications have closed for the year (as of 15 December 2024), you are probably wondering what the status is of your application and whether you will be receiving funding to study in 2025. We know that waiting for feedback can be nerve-wracking, and we want to help you by instucting… Read More »
How to write an Affidavit for Bursary Applications Applying for bursaries and scholarships can be a lifeline for students facing financial challenges, especially when one or both parents are unemployed. Many institutions require proof of financial need, and if a parent is unemployed, they might ask for an affidavit. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you write… Read More »
A university prospectus is a great tool to have as it will provide you with an outline of what your chosen tertiary institution has to offer. Find all university prospectus for 2025 here.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is recognition of skills, knowledge, expertise, and competence, for consideration of entry into tertiary studies. Read more here.
You have entered university, chosen a specific course, but you have come to the realization that it is not the right fit for you. Find out how to change courses here.
If you’re in Matric or have completed Matric and want to study at University in 2025, you can start applying now for admission to all South African universities
Discover the 2024 NSFAS allowances here – a breakdown of allowances for accommodation, travel, living, materials etc, for university and TVET students.
The SA government has announced that NSFAS funding will be available for ‘missing middle’ students (household income between R350 000 and R600 000 per year).