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Dear Cynthia

Thank you for your questions regarding information about funding your studies. Funding your studies requires you to explore a number of financial aid sources and apply for bursaries, scholarships and loans:

Start your search with a visit to the Career Planet bursary page: http://www.careerplanet.co.za/_pages/bursaries Please make sure you meet application deadline dates. The dates given are the date that the bursary scheme should receive the application, so post your application forms at least a week in advance of the due date.
 

Also contact the Financial Aid Office at the university you would like to attend, for information and assistance. They generally provide information about funding sources, expected costs and strategies for balancing your study budget. Ask about Merit Awards, Achievement Scholarships, Bursaries, Scholarships and Loans from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. They will be able to tell you if you are eligible to apply for a loan from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (www.nsfas.org.za). While the NSFAS does not handle individual applications for funding at their offices, contact their Call Centre on 021 763 3232 for more information on Financial Aid Offices where you plan to study.

Some organizations also provide bursaries and scholarships. However, these usually only specific application criteria for example some bursaries require you to study commerce, science or engineering degrees with majors in computer science, information systems and various engineering and technology disciplines.  Try some of the following:

• Study Trust: http://www.studytrust.org.za/,
• African Scholars Fund: P O Box 294 Rondebosch 7700, email address: office@asf.org.za

We hope this information will help you to find funding for your studies.

Lynn and the Career Planet Team