The DHEST Bursary Scheme
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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.
- 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.