National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) Bursary
Offered by National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC)
Closed Usually closes around September
The NHFC Bursary supports financially disadvantaged students from second year onwards in the built environment, construction economics, development studies, energy efficiency, finance and housing.
Fields of study
- Built Environment
- Construction Economics
- Developmental Studies
- Economic Development
- Energy Efficiency
- Finance
- Housing
- Housing Construction
- Human Settlements
- Property Markets
- Real Estate
- Risk Management
Who can apply
- Be a South African citizen
- Have completed Matric
- Be from a financially disadvantaged background
- Be studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, in one of the fields listed above
- Have completed your 1st year of study and be entering your 2nd or higher year of study
- Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- Have a strong academic record
What the bursary covers
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed books
- Other study materials as a minimum
- Funding is renewed each year if you meet the academic requirements.
Documents you will need
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record, including most recent transcripts, on University letterhead (certified copy)
- Proof of University admission (1st year students)
- Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)
- ID documents or birth certificates of other people residing within your household (certified copies)
How to apply
- Check the requirements
Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.
- Prepare your documents
Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.
- Apply through the official channel
Download and complete the NHFC Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)
- Submit before the closing date
Usually closes around September. Late applications are almost never accepted.
Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.
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About National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC)
The National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) is a state development finance institution that funds affordable housing.
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