The DHEST Bursary Scheme

Are you aspiring to pursue or are currently enrolled at a public university or TVET college, and does your family have an income of 350k or less? If so, take a moment to review the following information:

You may be eligible for a government bursary provided through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

Read More: What is NSFAS?

What the bursary covers:

For UNIVERSITY about DHEST:

• Accommodation: In accordance with the actual costs charged by the university (private accommodation costs must not exceed those of university residences).
• Transport (up to 40 km from institutions): R10,000 per annum.
• Living allowance: R14,400 per annum.
• Book allowances: R5,000 per annum.
• Incidental/personal care allowance: R2,750 per annum for students in catered residences.

For TVET:

• Accommodation in an urban area: R24,000 per annum.
• Accommodation in a peri-urban area: R18,000 per annum.
• Accommodation in a rural area: R15,000 per annum.
• Transport (up to 40 km from institution): R10,000 per annum.
• Transport: R7,000 per annum.
• Incidental/personal care allowance: R2,750 per annum.