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    What Is a Bursary in South Africa? The Complete Guide

    A bursary is money awarded to a student to cover study costs such as tuition, accommodation and books. Unlike a loan, it usually doesn't need to be repaid in cash — instead, most South African bursaries require the student to work for the funding company for a set period after graduating, or to maintain good academic results throughout their studies

    2 min read

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    • NSFAS

    NSFAS Explained: Eligibility, Application & Funding Guide

    NSFAS — the National Student Financial Aid Scheme — is the funding route that makes tertiary study possible for the majority of South African students from working-class and low-income households and is almost always the first place to look, ahead of private loans and most bursaries.

    11 min read

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