ISFAP Bursary 2025 Intake Officially Begins Applications Open Giving South African Students

ISFAP helps South African students who need money for university but can’t get government support. These students come from families that make too much to get NSFAS funding but still can’t pay for college. Starting in 2025 ISFAP will give students more than just money. They will get help with studying job training & career planning. The program wants to help students finish school & find good jobs. This will create more skilled workers in South Africa and help make the country’s economy stronger. ISFAP is a non-profit program that wants to make education fair for everyone.

Everything You Need to Know About the ISFAP Bursary 2025

The ISFAP Bursary 2025 helps students pay for their studies at partner universities in South Africa. This program works with both government and private companies to support students. The bursary covers the full length of approved degree programs. Students also get money for living expenses but the amount changes each year. The program is only available at specific universities that work with ISFAP. Students can use this funding to complete their degrees without worrying about tuition costs. The support includes both school fees & some extra money for daily needs.

Who Qualifies? Eligibility Criteria

–ย  You need to be from South Africa. Your family must earn less than R600000 per year.

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–ย  You should have good grades from school or your latest studies. The course you want to study must be one that ISFAP supports at their partner universities.

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–ย  You need to get accepted into one of these universities first.

The bursary is mainly for students starting their first degree but there’s no age limit. That’s all you need to know about the main requirements. If you meet these rules you can apply for the bursary. The process is pretty simple & straightforward.

What Students Can Gain

–ย  The ISFAP bursary helps students pay for everything they need at university. Students won’t have to worry about money and can focus on their studies.

–ย  The bursary pays for all university fees and covers the cost of a place to stay and food.

–ย  Students also get books and a laptop for their studies.

Each month they receive money for personal expenses. The program offers extra help too. Students can join life skills classes and get support from mentors. There’s also help with mental health & study sessions. ISFAP keeps track of how students are doing through online systems and program staff. This makes sure everyone gets the support they need to succeed.

Guide to the Application Process

How to apply for ISFAP funding:

–ย  First visit www.isfap.org.za. Look for the application links, there’s one for college freshmen and another for graduate students.

–ย  New users need to make an account & set up their profile. Fill in all your details correctly.

–ย  This includes your personal info, school grades and family money situation. You’ll need these

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Documents:

– ID copies of you & everyone in your home – Your school results from Grade 11 or 12

– Papers showing how much money your family makes, The permission form from the website

– A letter about yourself and your resume (for graduate students only)

– Proof you’re enrolled at a partner school (if you are) When you have everything ready, put the documents on the website and send in your application.

The process is pretty simple. Just follow these steps & make sure you don’t skip anything.

How the Selection Process Really Works

First they check if you meet the basic rules and have sent all your documents. If something is missing they let you know so you can fix it. Next they put all the good applications in their system & look for donors who want to support students like you.

They then make a shorter list of the best students based on their grades & how much help they need. Some students might need to do an interview.

At the end they tell the winners and send them an official letter about their bursary. The whole thing is pretty simple but you need to be patient while they work through all the steps.

Important Dates to Remember

You can send your application for 2025 starting June 3, 2024.

Make sure to submit it by October 31 2024.

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We won’t accept any applications after this date.

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Author: Ruben Hernandez

Ruben Hernandez is an independent freelance writer from South Africa, widely respected for his sharp insight into SASSA policies, grant systems, and beneficiary rights. Over the years, he has built a reputation for translating complex government procedures into clear, accessible guidance that everyday citizens can trust. His writing reflects a strong commitment to community empowerment, helping people make informed decisions about the support available to them. Beyond his professional work, Ruben finds joy in reading thought-provoking books and exploring new innovations in technology.

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