ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary South Africa 2027
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At a glance
Summary
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) was formed with the goal of providing financial assistance to poor and middle income university students, in order that they may afford their tertiary fees. ISFAP is a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) that raises funds from various sources and donors, including non-profit organisations; government institutions; development finance institutions; foundations and private sector; local and international donors and private individuals. The funds are used to help students from South Africa’s poor and middle-class, to pursue their undergraduate tertiary studies.
What’s covered
Funding details
Thebursarywill provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, accommodation, monthly allowances and student support. ISFAP provides discretionary funding, which is made available through the contributions of various donors in the public and private sector. www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary.
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Eligibility criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizenYou must have been accepted to study at one of the above partner tertiary institutions, towards one of the qualifications listed above, in 2027You must be starting your first year of postgraduate studies in the 2027 academic year
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Application requirements
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Your next steps
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at:ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary Application 2027 Applicants will be required toRegister an accountbefore they canLoginand apply. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the ISFAP Postgraduate bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Most recent academic results/ transcripts (certified copy)Proof of Registration (on institutions letterhead)Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copy)Proof of household proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of any grants or pension if applicable) (certified copy)CompletedISFAP Consent Form(.pdf) – completed by the applicant and household contributors (certified copy)Motivation Letter to support your application(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)Curriculum Vitae Note: all documents must have been certified within the past 3 months.
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