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Continuing education with NSFAS Bursaries

NSFAS Bursaries – Government Funding for Tertiary Education

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Our previous NSFAS blog focused on how to apply to NSFAS and maximize the chance of a successful application.  This blog explains how to get NSFAS bursaries.  Similarly to the NSFAS loan, you must apply on time and with all the required paperwork attached.  Although you may be asked for proof of family income, there is no cut-off after which you will not be successful.  The intention of the NSFAS bursaries is to build interest in scarce skills sectors by attracting academically able and interested young people.  Financial need is considered as a factor but not the deciding factor. Read more

School Leaver Opportunities

Here are a list of our favorite websites showing school leaver opportunities.  The information on these websites is always being refreshed so don’t give up if you don’t find something right away.  Remember to also check newspapers and don’t be afraid to go and visit the places you’d like to work and tell them that you’re looking.   There’s nothing like a live person with a friendly face to outshine a pile of anonymous e-mail inquiries. Read more