Apply for Bursaries for Studying at Universities

BURSARIES FOR STUDYING AT UNIVERSITIES 

Who can apply? Studietrust awards access bursaries to prospective or current degree students at South African universities. 

 

Selection criteria: 
Studietrust may award bursaries to students in any field of study, but students studying towards degrees in the following fields will get preference: 
     º   Agriculture 

     º   Commerce 

     º   Education 

     º   Engineering 

 

Preference is further given to: 
  •    applicants from rural areas  

 •    applicants with matric/NSC Maths and Science 

  •    applicants with at least 60% or 4 on the NSC scale of achievement in English second language HG or English First Additional Language.  

  •    applicants with an NSC or matric waiting for a study opportunity 

  •    current Grade 12 learners intending to study at a university 

  •    who maintain an average of at least 50% in all their subjects. 

 

Bursary amount: Studietrust awards partial bursaries based on academic merit and financial need. 

Annual closing date: 31 August for requesting or downloading application forms and 30 September for submitting hard copy and online applications.  (more details here)

Click here to apply online