Are you accepted at a certain College/ University in South Africa and still looking for a bursary? There’s no need for you to stress even further because there’s still time for you to apply for a bursary. In this list we have listed top 10 bursaries that you should get. Hopefully it will help you get a bursary soon before the closing date. Don’t waste any time and apply now!
1. NSFAS Bursaries and Loans
Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has announced that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has set aside R9.5 billion in bursaries and loans for 2015. This year’s allocation was an increase compared to 2014’s R8.3 billion. He said NSFAS would fund 205 000 first-time entering and continuing eligible students at universities and 200 000 students at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.
2. Boston Media House Bursary
Passionate about working in media? This is your chance to get the guidance and training you need to secure your dream job and get your big break! MTV and MTV Base is giving you the chance to study for a media diploma at Boston Media House and it’s valued at R100 000!
3. Mo Flava Radio and Broadcast Bursaries for 2015
YFm and Etv’s Club 808 Mo Flava has announced that he will be once again be giving away 4 bursaries to well dissevering applicants to study at the leading tertiary institution, Boston Media House. This announcement follows the success of the past bursary giveaways done in previous years. With thousands matriculants, many of whom are from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, still unable to further their studies due financial constraints, this is a great opportunity to enable them to take the next step in their education.
4. NYDA Bursary or Scholarship 2015
The Scholarship Fund provides financial support to young people who have been accepted to pursue full-time degrees in courses that fall within the priority growth sectors and critical and scarce skills areas as outlined in the labour planning frameworks of the country.The Scholarship Fund, which the NYDA is striving to make the biggest on the continent, will benefit deserving South African youth who meet the minimum entry requirements set by the NYDA – youth who have been admitted for study at Universities and Universities of Technology and Further Education and Training Colleges across the country.
5. Oprah Academy Scholarship 2016
Are you:-
- academically talented and have leadership potential
- a South African citizen or permanent resident
- family’s total income is less than R8,000 per month
- currently in Grade 7, entering Grade 8 in 2016
6. Bursary Programme 2015 at Stefanutti Stocks
Offering bursaries and future employment for energetic and motivated engineering students within Stefanutti Stocks Roads, Pipelines and Mining.
7. FASHION Bursary- MTV and MTV Base
MTV and MTV Base have got the ULTIMATE give-away for all you gifted young fashionistas out there – aR300 000 bursary to study fashion design at the prestigious, Elizabeth Galloway Academy of Fashion Design in Stellenbosch! If you’re passionate about all things stylish, cutting edge and glam & serious about making it big and leaving your mark in the Fashion industry, this is your chance to get the training and expertise you need!
8. Umgeni Water Bursary Scheme 2015
Umgeni Water is committed to support tertiary education in various fields and is offering three (3) bursaries to full time second year UNIVERSITY students pursuing degrees in the fields mentioned below which will benefit the organisation and the water sector
9. FoodBev Seta Bursary Opportunity 2015
Foodbev SETA invites prospective First year and postgraduate full time, unemployed students enrolled at university for the 2015 academic year to apply for study bursaries the are relevant to the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Qualifying students will be funded for tuition, books learning materials, accommodation and meals at registered university hostels. The following areas have been identified as scarce skills in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
10. Bursary at KPMG
At KPMG, we offer two unique bursary opportunities for students studying towards becoming SAICA accredited Chartered Accountants, or CAs(SA). Our Pure Merit Bursary is awarded based solely on your academic results, while our Merit Bursary with Financial Needs is awarded based on both your academic results and your financial position.
