ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary South Africa 2024

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ISFAP

The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) was formed with the goal of providing financial assistance to poor and middle income university students, in order that they may afford their tertiary fees.

ISFAP is a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) that raises funds from various sources and donors, including non-profit organisations; government institutions; development finance institutions; foundations and private sector; local and international donors and private individuals. The funds are used to help students from South Africa’s poor and middle-class, to pursue their undergraduate tertiary studies.

ABOUT THE ISFAP POSTGRADUATE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

ISFAP is inviting students to apply for their Postgraduate bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for postgraduate studies within the fields of Actuarial Science, Chartered Accountancy, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Humanities, as well as Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching. Bursaries are open to students from selected ISFAP Partner Universities (NMU, WITS, WSU, UP, UJ, SU, UCT and UKZN).

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards the following specific qualifications:
University of Pretoria:

BComHons Mathematical Statistics
BComHons with Specialisation in Internal Auditing
MCom Accounting Sciences
MCom Accounting Sciences (Coursework)
MCom Internal Auditing Auditing
MPhil Entrepreneurship (Coursework)
PGDip in Accounting Sciences
PGDip in Entrepreneurship
PGCE Further Education and Training Teaching
BEngHons Chemical Engineering
BEngHons Computer Engineering
BEngHons Control Engineering
BEngHons Electrical Engineering
BEngHons Electronic Engineering
BEngHons Environmental Engineering
BEngHons Geotechnical Engineering
BEngHons Industrial Engineering
BEngHons Mechanical Engineering
BEngHons Metallurgical Engineering
BEngHons Metallurgical Engineering Welding Engineering
BEngHons Mining Engineering
BEngHons Structural Engineering
BEngHons Transportation Engineering
BEngHons Water Resources Engineering
BEngHons Water Utilisation Engineering
MEng BioEngineering
MEng Chemical Engineering
MEng Computer Engineering
MEng Control Engineering
MEng Electrical Engineering
MEng Electronic Engineering
MEng Engineering Management (Coursework)
MEng Environmental Engineering
MEng Geotechnical Engineering
MEng Industrial Engineering
MEng Mechanical Engineering
MEng Metallurgical Engineering
MEng Microelectronic Engineering
MEng Mining Engineering
MEng Structural Engineering
MEng Transportation Engineering
MEng Water Resources Engineering
MEng Water Utilisation Engineering
MSc Applied Science Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
MSc Engineering Management (Coursework)
BA Hons African Languages
BAHons Ancient Languages and Culture Studies
BAHons Applied Languages Studies
BAHons Archaeology
BAHons Augmentative and Alternative Communication
BAHons Criminology
BAHons Drama and Film Studies
BAHons English
BAHons international Relations
BAHons Literary Theory
BAHons Philosophy
BAHons Political Science
BAHons Visual Studies
BAHons with Specialisation in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
BMusHons
BSocSciHons Anthropology
BSocSciHons Development Studies
BSocSciHons Gender Studies
BSocSciHons Geography Geography and Environmental Science
BSocSciHons Heritage and Cultural Sciences Heritage, Museum and Preservation Studies
BSocSciHons Heritage and Cultural Sciences History
BSocSciHons Heritage and Cultural Tourism
BSocSciHons Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies
BSocSciHons Psychology
BSocSciHons Sociology
MA African Languages
MA African Languages (Coursework)
MA Ancient Languages and Cultures Studies
MA Applied Language Studies
MA Archaeology
MA Audiology
MA Augmentative and Alternative Communication
MA Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Coursework)
MA Clinical Psychology (Coursework)
MA Counselling Psychology (Coursework)
MA Creative Writing
MA Criminology
MA Diplomatic Studies (Coursework)
MA Drama and Film Studies
MA English
MA Environment and Society (Coursework)
MA Fine Arts
MA Geography
MA information Design
MA international Relations
MA Linguistics
MA Literary Theory
MA Philosophy
MA Philosophy Philosophy, Politics and Economics
MA Political Science
MA Political Science (Coursework)
MA Psychology
MA Research Psychology (Coursework)
MA Security Studies (Coursework)
MA Speech-Language Pathology
MA Visual Studies
MDram
MMus Composition
MMus Music Education
MMus Music Technology
MMus Music Therapy
MMus Performing Art
MSocSci Anthropology
MSocSci Development Studies
MSocSci Gender Studies
MSocSci Gender Studies (Coursework)
MSocSci Heritage and Cultural Sciences Heritage and Cultural Tourism
MSocSci Heritage and Cultural Sciences Heritage and Cultural Tourism (Coursework)
MSocSci Heritage and Cultural Sciences Heritage and Museum Studies
MSocSci Heritage and Cultural Sciences Heritage and Museum Studies (Coursework)
MSocSci Heritage and Cultural Sciences Heritage Conservation (Coursework)
MSocSci Heritage and Cultural Sciences History
MSocSci Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies
MSocSci Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies (Coursework)
MSocSci Sociology
MSocSci Sociology (Coursework)
MSW
MSW Healthcare (Coursework)
MSW Play Therapy Play-based intervention (Coursework)
MSW Social Development and Policy (Coursework)

University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Specialising in Actural Science
BCom Honours Specialing in Accounting
Master of Commerce Specialising in Actuarial Science
Postgraduate in Accounting
Postgraduate in Actuarial Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Management in Entrepreneurship
Master of Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDipEng)
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management (PGDipEngMan)
Bachelor of Arts Honours
Bachelor of Education Honours
Bachelor of Music Honours
Bachelor of Social Science Honours
Master of Arts(by Coursework by Dissertation)
Master of Music
Master of Philosophy (by Coursework & Dissertation)
Master of Philosophy (by Dissertation)
Master of Social Science (by Coursework & Dissertation)
Masters of Arts in Fine Art
Masters of Arts in Neuropsychology (by Dissertation)
Masters of Arts(by Dissertation)
Masters of Education (by Coursework & Dissertation)
Masters of Education (by Dissertation)
Masters of Fine Art
Masters of Library and information Studies
Masters of Social Science (by Dissertation)
Postgraduate Certificate in FET Teaching
Postgraduate Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training
Postgraduate Diploma in African Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational and Leadership and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational and Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Library & information Studies
Postgraduate in Diploma in Music Performance

University of the Witwatersrand

BAccSc (Honrs) Accounting
LLM Commercial and Business Law
LLM Corporate Law
MCom in Accounting
PGDip in Accountancy
BCom and MCom in Finance
BHS Industrial Engineering
LLM Master of Law
MA ICT Policy and Regulations
MCom Financial Reporting and Integration
MCom in Environmental and Energy Economics
MEconSc in Economics
MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering
MEng, MSc and DGPID in Electrical Engineering
MM in Governance
MM in Management
MSc Civil and Environmental Engineering
MSc in Chemical Engineering
MSc in Mechanical Engineering
PGDip in Chemical Metallurgical Engineering
Adv Dip TVT
BA and MA Development Studies
BA Hon in African Literature
BA Hons African Languages
BA Hons and Journalism and Media Studies
BA Hons and MA Drama
BA Hons Bachelor of Arts
BA Hons Creative Writing
BA Hons in Anthropology
BA Hons in Applied Drama and Theatre Education
BA Hons in Archaeology
BA Hons in International Relations
BA in Audiology
BScHons in Archaeology
MA Applied in Ethics for Professional
MA in African Languages
MA in African Literature
MA in Anthropology
MA in Applied Drama and Theatre Education
MA in Archaeology
MA in Community Based Counselling
MA in Creative Writing
Masters in Education
MSc in Archaeology
PGAD Applied Drama and Theatre
PGDip in Arts
BScHons in Actuarial Sciences

Walter Sisulu University

Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Fine Art
Bachelor of Arts Honours
Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours
Master of Arts
Master of Laws
Master of Social Work

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Master of Science in Engineering Agricultural Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Electronic Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Environmental Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Mechatronics
Master of Science in Engineering Quantity Surveying
Master of Science in Engineering Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Land Surveying
Bachelor of Education Honours (BEd Hons)
Honours in School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics
Honours in Criminology and forensic Studies
Honours in Culture, Communication and Media Studies
Honours in General Psychology
Honours in Industrial Psychology
Honours in School of Built Environment and Development Studies
Honours in Social Sciences
Master of Education (MEd)
Masters of Clinical Psychology (Coursework Masters)
Masters of Counselling Psychology (Coursework Masters)
Masters of Culture, Communication and Media Studies
Masters of General Psychology
Masters of Health Promotion (Coursework Masters)
Masters of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (Coursework Masters)
Masters of Social Work
Masters of Criminology and forensic Studies
Masters of School of Arts
Masters of School of Buit Environment and Development Studies
Masters of School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics
Masters of School of Social Sciences
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Postgraduate Diplomas in Arts and Social Science
BCom Honours in Accounting
BCom Honours in Management Accounting
BCom Honours in Small Business Management
Master of Accounting
Master of Commerce (Entrepreneurship)
Master of Commerce in Banking and investment Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting

Stellenbosch University

BAHons (African Languages)
BAHons (Ancient Cultures)
BAHons (Chinese)
BAHons (Drama and Theatre Studies)
BAHons (English Studies)
BAHons (General Linguistics)
BAHons (Geographical information Systems)
BAHons (Geography and Environmental Studies)
BAHons (German)
BAHons (History)
BAHons (international Studies)
BAHons (Journalism)
BAHons (Philosophy)
BAHons (Political Science)
BAHons (Psychology)
BAHons (Social Anthropology)
BAHons (Sociology)
BAHons (Translation)
BAHons (Visual Arts Illustration)
BAHons in Visual Studies
BInfHons (information System Management)
BMusHons
M in Social Work
MA (Ancient Cultures)
MA (Ancient Languages)
MA (Clinical Psychology)
MA (Creative Writing)
MA (Drama and Theatre Studies)
MA (English Studies)
MA (French)
MA (General Linguistics)
MA (Geographical information Systems)
MA (Geography and Environmental Studies)
MA (German)
MA (History)
MA (inter-cultural Communication)
MA (Journalism)
MA (Lexicography)
MA (Philosophy)
MA (Political Science)
MA (Psychology)
MA (Public Sociology and Anthropology)
MA (Second-language Studies)
MA (Social Anthropology)
MA (Socio-informatics)
MA (Sociology)
MA (Translation)
MA in Visual Arts
MA in Visual Arts (Art Education)
MA in Visual Studies
Master of Urban and Regional Planning
MMus
MPhil (Disaster Risk Science and Development [DRSD])
MPhil (Film Music)
MPhil (information and Knowledge Management)
MPhil (Monitoring and Evaluation)
MPhil (Music Technology)
MPhil (Public Mental Health)
MPhil (Science and Technology Studies)
MPhil (Transdisciplinary Health and Development Studies)
MPhil (Urban and Regional Science)
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Ethics
Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Studies and Development
Postgraduate Diploma in Film Music
Postgraduate Diploma in Knowledge and information Systems Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
Postgraduate Diploma in Music Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Research Management and Administration
Postgraduate Diploma in Second-language Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Transdisciplinary Health and Development Studies
BAccHons
BComHons (Actuarial Science)
BComHons (Mathematical Statistics)
MAcc (Auditing)
MAcc (Taxation)
MCom (Actuarial Science)
MCom (Financial Accounting)
MCom (Mathematical Statistics)
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science
Masters programme in Biomedical Engineering
Masters programme in Chemical Engineering, with a focus on Data Analytics
Masters programme in Chemical Engineering, with a focus on Sustainable Chemical
Masters programme in Civil Engineering
Masters programme in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Masters programme in Industrial Engineering
Masters programme in Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
MEng (Chemical Engineering)
PGDip in Engineering (Civil Engineering)
PGDip in Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
PGDip in Engineering (Industrial Engineering)
PGDip in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor of Science Honours (Applied Mathematics)
Master of Commerce (Accountancy)
Postgrad Diploma in Accountancy
Technical and Vocational Education in Training (Adv Dip TVT)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours
Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering in Mechatronics
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Applied Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Corporate Communication
Bachelor of Arts Honours in English
Bachelor of Arts Honours in IsiXhosa
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy
Honours in Public Administration
Master of Arts (Applied Language Studies) Research
Master of Arts (English) Research
Master of Arts (Media Studies) Research
Master of Arts (Philosophy) Research
Master of Arts (Xhosa) Research
Master of Arts in Creative Media Production
Master of Public Administration
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Mathematical Statistics
BSc Hon Applied Mathematics
BSc Hon Mathematics
Master of Science (Mathematical Statistics)
MSc Applied Mathematics
MSc Mathematics

University of Johannesburg

Accounting Science (PGDip)
Auditing (Research) (MCom)
Bachelor of Accounting Honours (CA)
International Accounting (Coursework) (MCom)
Bachelor of Mine Surveying Honours
MEng (Engineering) Lectured
MEng (Engineering) Research Based
MPhil (Engineering) Lectured
MPhil (Engineering) Research Based
MTech (Engineering)
MTech (Quantity Surveying)
BAHons (African Languages)
BAHons (African Studies)
BAHons (Anthropology)
BAHons (Applied Linguistics)
BAHons (Communication Theory)
BAHons (English)
BAHons (Film and Television Studies)
BAHons (Historical Studies)
BAHons (Industrial Sociology)
BAHons (Journalism)
BAHons (Philosophy)
BAHons (Politics and international Relations)
BAHons (Psychology)
BAHons (Social Policy) (Community Development)
MA (African Languages) Coursework Masters
MA (African Languages) Research Masters
MA (Anthropology) Research Masters
MA (Applied Linguistics) Coursework
MA (Applied Linguistics) Research Masters
MA (Communication Studies) Research Masters
MA (English) Research Masters
MA (Film and Television Studies) Coursework
MA (Film and Television Studies) Research Masters
MA (Historical Studies) Research Masters
MA (Industrial Sociology) Coursework
MA (Journalism) Research Masters
MA (Philosophy) Coursework
MA (Philosophy) Research Masters
MA (Psychology) Research Masters

** RELATED BURSARIES **

View our other Postgraduate Bursaries and Scholarships here.
View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here.
View our other Science Bursaries and Scholarships here.
View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISFAP POSTGRADUATE BURSARY

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 have been accepted to study at one of the above partner tertiary institutions, towards one of the qualifications listed above, in 2024
You must be starting your first year of postgraduate studies in the 2024 academic year

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ISFAP POSTGRADUATE BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary Application 2024

Applicants will be required to Register an account before they can Login and apply.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the ISFAP Postgraduate bursary.

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

ID document (certified copy)
Most recent academic results/ transcripts (certified copy)
Proof of Registration (on institutions letterhead)
Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copy)
Proof of household proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of any grants or pension if applicable) (certified copy)
Completed ISFAP Consent Form (.pdf) – completed by the applicant and household contributors (certified copy)
Motivation Letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
Curriculum Vitae

Note: all documents must have been certified within the past 3 months.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE ISFAP POSTGRADUATE BURSARY

7 January 2024 (extension).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact ISFAP directly:
Tel: 010 880 0400
Email: postgrad@isfap.org.za

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

This bursary listing was last updated in January 2024.

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