Corporate bursaries
Employers may fund priority qualifications and can include vacation work or post-study obligations.
Beyond one funding route
NSFAS Alternatives: Other Bursaries & Student Funding
If NSFAS does not cover your situation, consider corporate bursaries, government-department awards, professional-body funding, university assistance and international scholarships. Each programme has its own criteria and application process.
Study Funding
Every opportunity links back to its official provider.
Type
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Browse study funding by country
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Institution support
University financial-aid and faculty offices may publish donor awards or emergency support.
Public and professional funds
Departments, councils and professional bodies can target specific fields, regions or skills.
Plain answers
Frequently asked questions
What can I apply for besides NSFAS?
Options include corporate bursaries, departmental schemes, university donor funding, scholarships, professional-body awards and some student loans.
Can I apply while waiting for an NSFAS decision?
Often yes, but every funder sets its own rules. Disclose pending or confirmed support and avoid accepting incompatible duplicate funding.
Where should I ask for institution-specific help?
Contact your institution’s financial-aid, postgraduate-funding or student-support office and use its official website or portal.