Undergraduate Bursaries

• NSFAS Funding
• Unisa merit bursary
• Department of Transport bursary
• Hillensberg Trust bursary
• SETA bursaries

Unisa merit bursary

The next application period be communicated through this platform and all Unisa social media platforms.

Bursary conditions

• Students must have obtained an average of at least 75% and above in their previous year of study.
• The bursary is only awarded to South African citizens registered for a formal qualification in any discipline at Unisa.
• The bursary covers tuition fees and prescribed textbooks only.
• Awards will only be made if there is sufficient funding.
• Students who received the bursary in 2022 do not need to apply. Such students must, however, meet the 75% average to be considered for the bursary in 2023.

Required documents

The following documents are required:

• Copy of ID
• Proof of household income
• Parents IDs (for dependent applicants)
• Academic record

Click here for the merit bursary guidelines.