NSFAS Bursary Applications 2027 at NSFAS Applications are Now Open
NSFAS Applications are Now Open
General / Other
Monthly stipend
Not stated
Closing date
31 Oct 2026
- Opportunity
- Bursary
- Minimum education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Location
- National (All Provinces)
- Posted
- 23 Sept 2026
Sourced via the Graduates24 portal, last confirmed there by our scraper on 23 September 2026.
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Opportunity Overview
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is now accepting bursary applications for the 2027 academic year. This crucial financial support is available to eligible South African citizens aiming to pursue or continue their studies at public universities or TVET colleges across the country.
NSFAS funding is designed to cover essential costs associated with higher education. This includes accommodation, a living allowance, an allowance for learning materials, and a personal care allowance. Furthermore, specific funding provisions are in place for students attending the University of South Africa (UNISA) and for eligible students with disabilities, ensuring a comprehensive support system tailored to various educational needs.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for a NSFAS bursary for the 2027 academic year, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
- Be planning to study for the 2027 academic year or already studying at a public University or TVET college.
- Be a SASSA grant recipient.
- Have a combined gross household income of not more than R350,000 per year.
- For persons with disabilities, have a combined gross household income of not more than R600,000 per year.
- Possess a valid email account and cell phone number.
How to Apply
Applications for the NSFAS bursary close on 31 October 2026.
To apply, please follow these steps:
- Visit the official NSFAS application portal at: https://www.nsfas.org.za/content/#prepare
- Follow the instructions provided on the portal to complete your application. Ensure you have all necessary supporting documents and information ready as guided by the application process.
This listing in context
What the 332 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live bursaries
- 16
- Open to all provinces
- 14
- Closing within 7 days
- 2
44% of the 16 live bursaries we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric, so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live bursaries stay open for a median of 39 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 332 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change.
What you'll need to apply
Bursaries are decided on marks, so the academic record does the work — send exactly what the advert lists and nothing extra.
- Your CV
- Latest academic record
- Certified copy of your ID
- A short motivation letter
What a bursary actually is
A bursary is funding for study, not employment. It typically covers tuition and may extend to accommodation, books and a living allowance. Many bursaries carry a work-back obligation — a commitment to work for the funder for a period matching the years funded — and most require you to maintain a minimum pass rate to keep it.
How bursaries work: the week, the qualification and where it leads →Watch out for this
Read the work-back and repayment terms before accepting. Failing a year or leaving early can convert a bursary into a debt, and the conditions differ sharply between funders.
About the General / Other sector
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