UFS Postgraduate Diploma Bursary South Africa 2023
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At a glance
Summary
The University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest and most reputable South African tertiary institutions. It opened its doors in 1904 and was then known as Grey University. Today, this institution consists of many campuses with two diverse ones in Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa, housing more than 40 000 students in seven faculties. Over the years, UFS has seen an increasing amount of international students and associates as well as a growth in community involvement. The University of the Free State (UFS) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the2023 academic year.
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Funding details
The bursary will provide once-off partial cover for tuition fees. The bursary will NOT pay off outstanding fees from previous years. The bursary will be awarded based on 2 main factors: academic merit and availability of funds. 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 UFS Postgraduate Diploma 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 may be a South African citizen or an International studentYou must have completed MatricYou must have completed an undergraduate degree (at any institution)You must have achieved a minimum average of 65% for your undergraduate studiesYou must have completed an undergraduate degree in the minimum prescribed periodYou must be intend on studying on a full-time, towards a first Postgraduate Diploma at the University of the Free State in 2023You must demonstrate strong academic abilityYou must NOT be pursuing an undergraduate degree (regardless of the programme for which you are enrolled)You must NOT intend on studying towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)You must NOT be employedYou must NOT be receiving any government bursary/ scholarship awardYou must NOT be receiving the UFS Staff Study Benefit/ Remission on your tuition feesYou must NOT already hold a Postgraduate Diploma, Honours or B Tech DegreeYou must NOT be registered for your second year of a Postgraduate DiplomaYou must NOT have received funding from the Postgraduate School in the previous years
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at:UFS Postgraduate Diploma Bursary Application 2023 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the UFS Postgraduate Diploma Bursary. Applicants who did NOT complete their undergraduate degree at UFS:submit your academic records (in pdf format) via email to:LekoekoeMM@ufs.ac.za(Insert the words “Application for UFS Postgraduate Diploma Funding – UFS Student Number” in the email subject line).Applicants who completed their undergraduate degree at UFS:do NOT submit your academic record, it will be accessed by the Centre for Graduate Support.
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