UCT Faculty of Engineering Bursaries or Scholarship

UCT Faculty of Engineering Bursaries or Scholarship

Undergraduate student funding

2024 NSFAS & UCT Financial Assistance
As of 1 August 2024, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) opened its student-centred application model. First-time applications for financial aid, as well as funding renewal for those students who are already recipients of NSFAS funding, will be handled centrally via NSFAS. Although applicants may have applied to multiple institutions for admission to study, only one financial aid application directly to NSFAS will be required.
UCT will co-fund and be part of this new student-centred application model and all students and learners who need financial assistance should apply to NSFAS via the latter’s on-line application system.
UCT has additional funding programmes to assist students. UCT co-funds NSFAS financial aid students and also offers a funding programme – GAP funding – for those not eligible for NSFAS. We do not require a separate application to determine eligibility for funding from UCT as we will receive directly from NSFAS the information we require in order to determine your eligibility for UCT funding programmes. Kindly read the detailed information provided on all UCT’s financial assistance programmes and the general rules and policies that apply (see columns on the left).
The process for the various NSFAS categories of application is outlined below:
For all 2024 first-year applicants
All learners (potential first year students) applying to study next year can now apply directly to NSFAS. Applications are open from 1 August 2024 to 30 November 2024.
For all currently registered students (at any institution) already funded by NSFAS
You will automatically be migrated to the new student centred model, and will not be required to re-apply for funding. UCT will provide your funding details to NSFAS. Note that the academic eligibility renewal criteria will still be applied, and you will be informed of whether you still meet the requirements for funding.
For currently registered students intending to apply for NSFAS funding for the first time
Students not funded by NSFAS during 2024, or who are on a government-funded bursary programme, may apply for funding. For students in this category, applications will be open from 1 September 2024 to 30 November 2024. If you think that your current funder may not renew your funding, you are encouraged to submit a NSFAS application before the closing date.
Late applications
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date of 30 November 2024 and it is therefore important that you get your application in on time. Late applications will not be considered.
 
 

Postgraduate degree funding

Applications & requirements

Application forms
Introduction
Various categories of funding provide support towards the cost of study at UCT. For students who will register for Honours, Masters and Doctoral degrees.
It is important to note that the University is not able to provide full-cost funding to postgraduate students. Scholarships and bursaries awarded will contribute towards the cost of study and applicants are advised to secure additional support.
Criteria for funding eligibility
To qualify for postgraduate funding, intending postgraduate students must first formally apply for an academic place at UCT. Only students registering for Honours, Masters and Doctoral degrees are eligible.
Students who register for postgraduate diplomas and certificates, the BArch, the LLB, or for the Undergraduate 4th year of any Bachelors degree are not eligible for UCT’s postgraduate awards, and are referred to the Student Financial Aid Office. Students who intend to study for a second degree at the same level as one they already hold, (e.g., a second Honours degree) are also not eligible for funding.
With the exception of a small number of prestigious and full-cost fellowships, all UCT Scholarships are supplementary. Students who apply must have the means to fund their studies. Applicants must apply for admission through the UCT Admissions Office or the Faculty Office. Late applications are not accepted.
Part-time employment
The regulations governing the National Research Foundation (NRF), Medical Research Council (MRC) bursaries and UCT awards allows, but does not guarantee, some degree of concurrent part-time employment. Some departments may offer demonstratorships, teaching assistantships or research assistantships. The details can be obtained from the supervisor or head of department.
Tenures of scholarship and bursary assistance
All fellowships, scholarships and bursaries are subject to the following tenure:

  • strictly 1 year (honours)
  • 2 years (master’s) the second year of funding is subject to satisfactory progress and continued evidence of need in the case of need-based bursaries.
  • 3 years (PhD) the second and third years of funding are subject to satisfactory progress and continued evidence of need in the case of need-based bursaries.

Candidates requiring financial assistance must make every effort to complete their studies within the specified time frames. Funding will not be available beyond the above-mentioned tenures.
Note: Students studying for a second degree at the same level (e.g. honours graduate doing a second honours degree) are ineligible for UCT funding.
Applications for Renewal of all awards must be submitted annually by the relevant closing dates.
Application for admission to study and registration
Students applying for financial assistance who have not registered for the degree of their choice are reminded to do so, and should consult UCT’s Admissions Office or relevant faculty office for the closing dates. The selection committees will only consider students whose full-time registration has been finalised.
International and Refugee Students
A limited number of awards are available to International and Refugee students. As there is only one call for applications each year, it is important that the application procedure is strictly adhered to.
Emerging Researchers (Scholarships and Fellowships) Submission of 2024 Annual Progress Reports for 2024 funding
UCT Internal Closing date: 30 June 2024
NRF Freestanding, Innovation and Scarce Skills Development Fund Masters and Doctoral Scholarships Call for 2024
UCT Internal Closing date: 7 July 2024
Study Support for Completing Part-time Doctoral Studies Call for 2024
UCT Internal Closing date: 4 July 2024
NRF – TWAS Doctoral Scholarships & NRF – TWAS African Renaissance Doctoral Scholarships Call for 2024
UCT Internal Closing date: 4 July 2024

– See more at: http://www.students.uct.ac.za/students/fees-funding/postgraduate-degree-funding/applications-requirements#sthash.AlwniTJL.dpuf