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.
