NSFAS Bursary

Fields of study

• Any approved qualification at a public university or TVET college

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen or permanent resident
• Have a combined gross household income of R350,000 or less per year (R600,000 or less for applicants with a disability)
• SASSA grant recipients automatically meet the financial criteria
• Be studying, or planning to study, at a public university or TVET college

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation or transport allowance
• Living allowance
• Learning materials allowance

Documents you will need

• Certified copy of your ID
• ID copies of parents, guardian or spouse
• Proof of household income where applicable
• Disability Annexure A form if applying as a student with a disability

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   Apply on myNSFAS

   There is no application fee. You can apply from a cellphone.

   Applying to NSFAS is separate from applying to your university or college. Do both.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 31 October 2026. 31 October 2026 (shown on the myNSFAS application page; the launch announcement mentioned 18 November 2026, so confirm on myNSFAS) Late applications are almost never accepted.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 08000 67327

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About NSFAS

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training that funds poor and working-class students.