Apply for UNISA Postgraduate Bursary 2024

University of South Africa (Unisa) invites South African qualifying students to apply for Bursary Programme 2024 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 25 January 2024 (Extended)

UNISA offers various bursaries for Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral studies, covering tuition fees and research essentials. Here are the crucial details about eligibility and application:

Eligibility Criteria for Postgraduate Diploma and Honours Bursary:

• South African citizenship.
• Completion of an undergraduate NQF level 7 qualification at UNISA by 31 January 2024.
• Temporarily registered for registration activation upon successful application.
• Achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in the undergraduate qualification.
• Not a Graduate School of Business Leadership student, nor enrolled in certain special study programs.
• No previous postgraduate degree at the same or higher NQF level.
• Not a permanent staff member at UNISA.

Eligibility Criteria for Master’s and Doctoral Bursary:

• South African citizenship preferred for 80/20 ratio.
• Temporarily registered for registration activation upon successful application.
• Completion of specific coursework or research modules by 31 January 2024.
• Not a 1st year Master’s or Doctoral student.
• Not enrolled in MBA or other specific programs.
• Not participating in certain special study programs.
• No previous postgraduate degree at the same or higher NQF level.
• Not a permanent staff member at UNISA.

Application Process:

• Applications must be submitted online at: UNISA Postgraduate Bursary Application 2024
• Specify “StudentRoom” as the referral source.
• Attach required documents (check the detailed guidelines for specific documents).

Applicants can find further instructions to apply here:

• UNISA Postgraduate Diploma and Honours Bursary Guide (.pdf)
• UNISA Master’s and Doctoral Bursary Guide (.pdf)

Note: applications submitted via email, post or hand delivery will NOT be accepted.
 

NOTES ABOUT THE UNISA BURSARIES

Postgraduate Diploma and Honours bursary notes:

• Applicants should read the UNISA Postgraduate Diploma and Honours Bursary Guidelines, T&C’s (.pdf) before applying.
• The bursary will NOT provide cover for any failed modules from your Postgraduate Diploma or Honours degree.
• Bursaries will be awarded subject to the availability of funds, and will be awarded to students from highest to the lowest performing.
• Bursaries will be awarded for 2 consecutive years of study only – recipients must reapply for the second year of funding, which will be granted based on the student maintaining a minimum average of 60%.
• Appeals can be submitted, along with your motivation, between 1 and 7 April 2024 – appeals must be submitted via email to the Postgraduate Bursaries Administration at: CGS-pgb@unisa.ac.za.
• Appeals will NOT be considered if there is insufficient funds available or the applicant has been a bursary beneficiary for the full years of the bursary.
• The bursary award will be cancelled if the recipient does not abide by the bursary conditions or terminates their studies.

Master’s and Doctoral bursary notes:

• Applicants should read the UNISA Master’s and Doctoral Bursary Guidelines, T&C’s (.pdf) before applying.
• The bursary will be awarded subject to submission of a satisfactory academic progress report from your supervisor(s) (Section C of the application form).
• Bursaries will be awarded for the first 2, 3 or 4 consecutive years of study – recipients must reapply for funding each year, which will be granted based on the student maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
• Bursaries will be awarded subject to the availability of funds.
• Appeals can be submitted, along with your motivation and supported or signed by the supervisor, between 1 and 7 May 2024 – appeals must be submitted via email to the Postgraduate Bursaries Administration at: CGS-pgb@unisa.ac.za.
• Appeals will NOT be considered if there is insufficient funds available or the applicant has been a bursary beneficiary for the full years of the bursary.
• The bursary award will be cancelled if the recipient does not abide by the bursary conditions or terminates their studies.

Closing Date for Applications:

• 13 January 2024 (Applications received after this date won’t be accepted).

For further inquiries or detailed information, contact the Postgraduate Bursaries Administration at CGS-pgb@unisa.ac.za.

Ensure compliance with the eligibility criteria and accurate submission of required documents before the deadline for a successful application.