University of Pretoria UP Managed Bursaries

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University of Pretoria UP Managed Bursaries

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
UP Sports Bursaries
UP Support Bursaries

  • The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme (Teaching)
  • Thuthuka Education Upliftment Fund
  • Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) bursary
  • Department of Social Development Social Work bursary
  • Rural Education Access Programme (REAP)
  • Studietrust bursary
  • Nedbank bursary
  • Sasol bursary
  • Glencore bursary
  • BHP bursary
  • Absa bursary
  • HCI Bursary
  • NMISA bursary
  • DWS bursary
  • Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Programme

 

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

Applications open Applications close Application website Contact information
1 August
of the year preceding studies		 30 November
of the year preceding studies		 www.nsfas.org.za NSFAS Support
Tel: 0860 067 3276

Note: NSFAS IS NOT  a bursary scheme.  It is a study loan from government of which a portion may be converted to a bursary based on excellent academic achievement. See detail about this loan under LOANS section above.

UP Sports Bursaries

Applications open Applications close Application website Contact information
1 June
of the year preceding studies		 30 September
of the year preceding studies		  www.up.ac.za/sport TuksSport Office
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6060
www.up.ac.za/sport

Sport bursaries are available to sports achievers who obtained at least provincial colours in a specific range of sports during offered by UP, during their Grade 11 and/or Grade 12 year, and who will continue to actively participate in their sport for a UP club while studying at the University of Pretoria.
The bursary is only available to South African citizens, who are full time bona fide students of the University of Pretoria.
Successful applicants are required to sign a contract for the year in which the bursary is awarded.
Bursaries are awarded for one sport code per athlete
 

UP Support Bursaries

Applications open Applications close Application website Contact information
4 August
of the year preceding studies		 30 November
of the year preceding studies		 www.up.ac.za/feesfunding UP Student Service Centre
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111
  • A limited number of bursaries are made available annually that were donated by external donors and placed under the management of UP. The bursaries are available to students who register for full-time study and who are financially needy and/or academically deserving. Students who are South African citizens or hold permanent residency in South Africa, may be considered for these bursaries.
  • Other bursaries/loans received by the applicant will be taken into consideration to determine financial need where applicable.
  • It is advisable that students who are financially needy should also apply for NSFAS funding and not only for UP support bursaries which are limited.
  • University support bursaries are not guaranteed and are subject to the availability of funds.
  • Special motivation or proof of meeting the criteria for some of the UP support bursaries has to be submitted as part of the application on the University’s online funding application system. These supporting documents will be indicated to you on the application system.

The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme (Teaching)

Applications open Applications close Application website Contact information
1  October
of the year preceding the commencement of studies		 30 October
for returning students
15 December
for new students		 www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/ UP Student Service Centre at Groenkloof Campus
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 4216
  • The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme that promotes teaching in public schools.
  • Students who are awarded Funza Lushaka bursaries will be required to commit themselves upon qualification to teach in public schools in terms of a service contract that will form part of the bursary agreement. Students who default on the agreement will be required to refund their bursary awards to NSFAS in terms of the agreement and according to the procedure determined by NSFAS.
  • The bursary is only awarded to South African citizens. The application will not be considered unless the applicant has a valid South African ID number.
  • Full-cost bursaries are available to enable eligible students to complete a full teaching qualification in an area of national priority.
  • The priority areas are:
    • Foundation phase (ie Grades R-3): Foundation phase specialisation
    • Intermediate and Senior Phase (Grades 4-9): A teaching major in one of the following:
    • African Languages; English Language; Mathematics; Natural Science; or Technology.
    • FET phase (Grades 10-12): A teaching major in one of the following:
      • Accounting; African Languages; Agricultural Sciences; Agricultural Technology; Civil Technology; Computer Applications Technology; Economics; Electrical Technology; Engineering Graphics and Design; English Language; Geography; Information Technology; Life Sciences; Mathematics; Mathematical Literacy; Mechanical Technology; or Physical Sciences.
  • The criteria for bursary awards are determined by the donor annually.

How to apply
You need to apply for admission to a teaching Qualification (BEd or PGCE) or a Bachelors degree (e.g BCom, BSc, BA) with at least one major course in a priority area and commit to follow this on with a PGCE teaching qualification. Once you gained admission at a University, you are required to apply for the bursary via www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za
Note: Keep your UP student number as well as SA ID number, handy when applying.
 
Thuthuka Education Upliftment Fund

Applications open Applications close Application website Contact information
1 March
of Grade 12 year
 		 30 April
of Grade 12 year
 		 www.saica.co.za Tel: +27 (0)11 621 6600
Email: saica@saica.co.za
www.saica.co.za

The Thuthuka Education Upliftment Fund is a successful multi-sector partnership between the private sector and various arms of government (Departments of Labour, Education, Science and Technology) aimed at ensuring disadvantaged youth with potential are able to become chartered accountants.
Requirements for application of the Thuthuka bursary

  • The learner must be an African or Coloured South African Citizen
  • The learner must obtain at least 60% for Mathematics at the end of Grade 11 to apply, NOT MATHS LITERACY.
  • The learner must be in Grade12 intending on studying BCom Accounting the following year to become a chartered accountant.
  • The learner must be financially needy, apply for NSFAS, and will be assessed using NSFAS MEANS TEST to confirm financial need.

The Process of Awarding a Bursary

  • The learner must have applied to or be in the process of applying to the University of Pretoria
  • Once the learner has met the above criteria they will be called in for testing, which may be followed by an interview. Provisional awards are made pending the final Grade 12 results.

 
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Bursary

Applications open Applications close Application website Contact information
1 June
of the year preceding studies
 		 30 September
of the year preceding studies
 		 www.daff.gov.za
(click Food Security and Agrarian Reform Branch, then Education Training & Extension, then Careers)
 		 Ms Tshilidzi Netshilema
Tel: +27 (0)12 319 7848
E-mail: TshilidziN@daff.gov.za
Mr Looksharp Makaringi
Tel: +27 (0)12 319 7923
E-mail: LooksharpM@daff.gov.za

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) introduced the DAFF External Bursary Scheme as a measure of recruiting young people to follow a career in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. Annually the DAFF recruits deserving young people from previously disadvantaged groups with good results in Mathematics and Physical Science to be worthy recipients of this bursary.
Department of Social Development Social Work Bursary

Applications open Applications close Application website Contact information
1 September
of the year preceding studies		 31 October
of the year preceding studies		 www.dsd.gov.za Provincial Department of Health and Social Development in your province
 

 
Bursaries for those interested in studying social work are provided by the Department of Social Development, through your specific provincial office of this department. These bursaries have a work back condition – ie the student works for the Department of Social Development in his/her respective province for the number of years for which the student received the bursary.
 
Rural Education Access Programme (REAP)

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1 September
of the learner’s grade 11 year of study		  
31 January
of the learner’s grade 12 year of study		  
www.reap.org.za		  
Tel: +27 (0)21 696 5500
 

REAP assists students from poor rural communities in South Africa, calling on state mechanisms to assist financially needy rural students and also providing value added support to the students.
 
Studietrust Bursary

Applications open Applications close Application website Contact information
 
1 April
of the year preceding studies
 
 		  
31 August
downloadable forms
30 September
online applications		  
www.studietrust.org.za
 		  
Tel: +27 (0)11 403 1632/3
 

 
This is a Christian NGO. The bursary gives preference to rural students that are studying a degree in agriculture, economics, teaching or engineering.
 
Nedbank Bursary

Applications open Applications close Application website Contact information
1 February
of the year preceding studies		 30 April
of the year preceding studies		 www.nedbank.co.za Tel: +27 (0)11 885 3908
bursaries@nedbank.com

 
The following fields of study are considered: accounting and CA studies, economics, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, computer science, business finance and business management, property- and construction-related studies, quantity surveying, engineering, information technology, marketing and agricultural studies.
 
Sasol Bursary

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1 February
of the year preceding studies		 31 March
of the year preceding studies		 www.sasolbursaries.com Tel: 086 010 6235
Berlyner@quest.co.za

 
Sasol has established a reputation in the market as an employer of choice. The bursary scheme boasts an all-inclusive package recognised in South Africa for being highly competitive. The scheme aims to attract exceptional young talent to the organisation.  Bursaries awarded are for full-time university studies in engineering, science and commerce disciplines. Upon successful completion of the study period, students may be employed within the Sasol Group.
 
Glencore Bursary

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Determined annually 31 May
of the year preceding studies		 www.glencore.co.za Tel: 086 010 6235
Delsie.ditshego@glencore.co.za

 
Bursaries are available for the Mining Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, BCom (Financial Management) and Geology study disciplines. Glencore recognises the importance of developing and maintaining a strong professional skills base.  In this context the continuous flow of new talent into the company’s operations is a strategic commitment to  the future.  Applicants from the local communities of Glencore’s respective operations will be given preference.  Successful candidates will be required to sign a service obligation.
 
BHP Bursary

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Determined annually 31 May
of the year preceding studies		 www.careerwise.co.za Tel: 086 100 7787
AndreB@careerwise.co.za

 
BHP Billiton Energy Coal SA offers bursaries to talented candidates who are South African residents, for full time university and university of technology students studying in the following disciplines: Mining Engineering, Mine Survey, Extractive Metallurgy, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Heavy and Light current), Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering (Minerals Processing), Geology. Upon successful completion of the study period, students will be required to work back the bursary for the equal number of study years funded.
 
Absa Bursary

Applications open Applications close Application website Contact information
15 April 
of the year preceding studies		 31 July
of the year preceding studies		 joinus.barclays.com/africa/bursaries georgem@absa.co.za
 

 
Bursaries are available for full time university students studying in the following disciplines: Enginneering (Industrial, Financial or Process), BCom (Infomatics, Statistics, Risk or Investment Mangement), BSc (Actuarial Sciences, Mathematical Sciences), BIT, LLB.
 
HCI Bursary

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1 August
of the year preceding studies		 30 September
of the year preceding studies		 bursary.hcifoundation.co.za bp@hcifoundation.co.za

 
The HCI Foundation Bursary Programme provides financial assistance to academically deserving and financially needy undergraduate students in any field of study. The HCI Foundation bursary is a partial bursary that covers a percentage of tuition fees.
South African citizens, refugees and asylum seekers who fulfil the following criteria may apply:

  • Age 35 years or under as on 30 September of the year preceding study.
  • Full time student, studying for a first tertiary qualification or continuing students who enrol for Honours.
  • With a gross family income of less than R20,000.00 per month.

 
National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) Bursary

Applications open Applications close Application website Contact information
1 July
of the year preceding studies		 31 July
of the year preceding studies		 www.nmisa.org (click on opportunities, then bursaries and internships) Ms Katlego Tlholoe
Tel: +27 (0)12 841 2254
E-mail: hr@nmisa.org

 
NATIONAL METROLOGY INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA
The NMISA offers full cost bursaries in the Engineering (Electrical/ Electronic, Mechanical), Materials Science, Physics and Chemistry fields of study.
Minimum selection criteria

  • Bursaries are offered on academic merit and financial need
  • Applicants must be registered fulltime at a recognised South African university in any of the fields listed above.
  • Candidates who are able to provide grade 11 results and progress report for grade 12 or are in possession of grade 12 exemption certificate with acceptable symbols.
  • Applicants must be South African citizens.

The successful candidates will have an opportunity to gain work experience at the NMISA during vacations.  Upon completion, the bursars will be required to work one year for every year sponsored by the NMISA
 
DWS Bursary

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Determined annually 30 June
of the year preceding studies		 www.dwa.gov.za/LearningA Ms Bertie Bekker
Tel: +27 (0) 12 336 7760
E-mail: BekkerB2@dws.gov.za
 

 
The Department of Water and Sanitation is offering bursaries for 2024 focussing on students currently undertaking 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year in the following study disciplines:

  • Civil Engineering;
  • Electrical Engineering;
  • Mechanical Engineering;
  • Land Surveying;
  • Quantity Surveying

 
MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Programme

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1 May
of the year preceding studies		 15 September
of the year preceding studies		 www.up.ac.za
(International Students)		 mcfsp@up.ac.za
  • Citizens from African countries  who are first time applicants at UP as first year students
  • Study fields: Engineering, BCom – Accounting Sciences, BCom – Financial Sciences, BCom – Economics, BCom – Informatics, BCom – Agribusiness Management, BScAgric – Food Science and Technology, BScAgric – Agricultural Economics / Agribusiness Management, BScAgric – Animal Science, BScAgric – Plant Pathology, BScAgric – Applied Plant and Soil Sciences
  • Very specific criteria for eligibility exist so please get details from website.

External bursaries from other institutions
On the UP website, www.up.ac.za/feesfunding you can search for a list of some external companies and institutions that offer bursaries. Browsing the internet for  “South Africa” “bursary” and “your intended degree programme”  lists numerous companies that may offer bursaries.  Never pay for any website to send you information and do not provide private information to unknown parties.
After securing your own external bursary
If you have secured your own external bursary from a company or institution you need to bring this to our attention. In order for the University to capture this external bursary information and where applicable, waive the requirement to pay the initial registration fee in order to register, you must submit written proof of the bursary/bursaries awarded to you, prior to or during registration at the Student Service Centre.
The proof of bursary must be on an official letterhead, signed by the bursar/donor, and must confirm the total amount of the bursary granted to you and must also indicate what the bursary amount covers (eg tuition fees, residence, meals, text books, etc). A Bursary Form is available in the Student Service Centre or can be downloaded from the UP web page www.up.ac.za, which can assist external institutions in clearly specifying the detail of the bursary they are offering the student.  This Bursary Form however must be submitted together with the proof of a bursary on the official letterhead of the bursar/donor.
The Bursary Register
A private company also publishes The Bursary Register. Prospective and registered students may purchase The Bursary Register at their own cost. This booklet provides information on everything you need to know about bursaries, scholarships and loans in South Africa. Please note that The Bursary Register does not provide application forms as each bursary indicates its own method of application and it is not a product of the University of Pretoria.
Contact information
The Bursary Register
Tel:                                         +27 (0)11 672 6559
Email:                                    rlevin@mweb.co.za
Postal address:                       PO Box 178, Florida Hills 1716