University of the Western Cape Financial aid
2024 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS
MERIT AWARDS FOR FIRST YEARS
The University of the Western Cape Financial Aid Office is calling for First Year students of 2024 (New Intake) to do an application to the financial aid office.
Applications should be selected for a programme and given a student number before applying for the award.
All applications can be submitted to the financial aid office or Mr E Johnson in the Prefabs building behind student administration.
Closing date for the application is 28 February 2024
Please click Application Forms to access the necessary documents.
CRITERIA
Applicable to South African Citizens and permanent residents only who have matriculated the year prior to first enrolment
APPLICATION PROCESS
Student must apply via Financial Aid office at the beginning of the institutions academic year
ALLOCATION OF FUNDING
Level 7 – 100% tuition fees
Level 6 – 75% tuition fee
CLOSING DATE
As per date stipulated on Application form
REGISTRATION
Students who qualify will be informed via e-mail
APPLICATION FORM
Click here to download the First Year Merit Award Application Form
UWC SENIOR BURSARY AWARDS
CRITERIA
Applicable to South African Citizens and permanent residents
Criteria is based on academic performance and need
APPLICATION PROCESS
All Senior undergraduate students who applied for financial aid and qualifies with a 65% and above average
ALLOCATION OF FUNDING
Part of tuition fees only
CLOSING DATE
31 August 2024 @ 14h00
OTHER BURSARIES
All students in receipt of a bursary must submit proof of bursary to the Financial Aid Office prior to registration which will be forwarded to Student Credit Management for clearance
Full cost bursary Holders pay the minimum registration fees
Registration for part cost bursary holders will depend on the allocated amount of the bursary
For other bursaries please check on the UWC website as well on all government department websites for applications for funding.
FINANCIAL AID CONTACT DETAILS
Office Hours 08h30 -16h30 (Extended hours during Registration Period)
Office situated at UWC Prefabs behind Student Administration Building
Financial Aid Help desk Number 021 959 9753/2737