The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
- Registration fee per semester/year,
- Registered modules per year,
- Residence and Meal fees,
- Books and/or study materials.
The bursary will also pay for special equipment necessary for the study field – this will be paid for separately on receipt of such a request by the bursary holder and recommended by the HEI. The bursary will also cover special equipment for disabled bursary holders – to be paid on receipt of such a request by the bursary holder and recommended by the HEI’s Disability Office.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must reside within the Free State province
- You must be between 18 and 35 years old
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must have a household income of LESS than R600 000 per annum
- You must NOT be receiving any other bursary awards or another sponsorship
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
- You must be accepted to study at a recognised and accredited Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa
- Preference will be given to financially needy students with a strong academic record
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply