Applying for a matric bursary is one of the most practical ways to fund your next step after Grade 12. South Africa’s bursary landscape can be competitive, and many awards are based on more than just grades—your documentation, motivation, and eligibility details matter. This guide explains what to include in a bursary application so you … Read more
Financing your next year of study after Matric can feel overwhelming, especially when tuition, registration fees, transport, meals, and study materials add up quickly. The good news is that bursaries and other first-year funding options in South Africa can significantly reduce—or even cover—your costs. This guide focuses on matric bursaries and first-year student funding, including … Read more
Matric marks are one of the first things bursary funders check when deciding who qualifies. In South Africa, many bursaries for first-year students use minimum academic thresholds (such as a specific pass rate, subject marks, or an overall average) to ensure learners can cope with tertiary coursework. Because requirements vary by institution and field of … Read more
Starting tertiary study can be exciting—but for many students from rural areas, the cost of fees, transport, accommodation, books, and living expenses can be overwhelming. This is exactly why matric bursaries and first-year student funding programmes are so important: they help learners transition from school into university or TVET college with less financial pressure. In … Read more
Starting your first year of study in 2026 is an exciting milestone—but it can also be financially stressful. Bursaries for first-year students are often the difference between enrolling and postponing your studies. In South Africa, these bursaries may come from universities, government departments, corporates, NGOs, and SETAs, with many requiring academic performance and proof of … Read more
Taking a gap year after Matric can help you regroup, gain work experience, travel (responsibly), or complete short courses before starting tertiary study. But one of the biggest questions school leavers face is simple: how do you fund it—and how do you keep your future bursary options alive? In South Africa, bursaries and scholarships are … Read more
Yes—in many cases, you can apply for a matric bursary before you receive your final results, especially if the bursary opens during your Grade 12 year. However, whether you can be considered before your results depend on the bursary rules, the deadline, and how the funder verifies your eligibility. In South Africa, bursary providers typically … Read more
Finishing Matric in South Africa is a major milestone—but it’s also the start of a new challenge: finding funding for your first year of study. Bursaries can make tertiary education more affordable by covering costs like tuition, accommodation, study materials, and sometimes transport. This guide focuses on bursaries for college students after Matric, especially Matric … Read more
Starting university is exciting—but for many South African students, it’s also stressful to figure out how to fund first-year studies. Bursaries can be a life-changing way to cover tuition, accommodation, books, and living costs, especially right after matric. This guide explains what new students should know about first-year university bursaries in South Africa, with a … Read more
Finishing Grade 12 is an exciting milestone—but it also brings an important question: How will you fund university or TVET college studies after Matric? In South Africa, bursaries for matriculants are one of the most powerful ways to cover tuition, registration, and sometimes accommodation and learning materials. This guide covers the main Matric bursaries and … Read more