UFS Postgraduate Diploma Bursary South Africa 2023

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – UFS

The University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest and most reputable South African tertiary institutions. It opened its doors in 1904 and was then known as Grey University. Today, this institution consists of many campuses with two diverse ones in Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa, housing more than 40 000 students in seven faculties. Over the years, UFS has seen an increasing amount of international students and associates as well as a growth in community involvement.
 

ABOUT THE UFS BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The University of the Free State (UFS) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for full-time Postgraduate Diploma studies at UFS, to students in need of financial support.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE UFS BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED

The bursary will provide once-off partial cover for tuition fees. The bursary will NOT pay off outstanding fees from previous years.

The bursary will be awarded based on 2 main factors: academic merit and availability of funds.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the UFS Postgraduate Diploma Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UFS BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You may be a South African citizen or an International student
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must have completed an undergraduate degree (at any institution)
  • You must have achieved a minimum average of 65% for your undergraduate studies
  • You must have completed an undergraduate degree in the minimum prescribed period
  • You must be intend on studying on a full-time, towards a first Postgraduate Diploma at the University of the Free State in 2023
  • You must demonstrate strong academic ability
  • You must NOT be pursuing an undergraduate degree (regardless of the programme for which you are enrolled)
  • You must NOT intend on studying towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
  • You must NOT be employed
  • You must NOT be receiving any government bursary/ scholarship award
  • You must NOT be receiving the UFS Staff Study Benefit/ Remission on your tuition fees
  • You must NOT already hold a Postgraduate Diploma, Honours or B Tech Degree
  • You must NOT be registered for your second year of a Postgraduate Diploma
  • You must NOT have received funding from the Postgraduate School in the previous years

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE UFS BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: UFS Postgraduate Diploma Bursary Application 2023

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the UFS Postgraduate Diploma Bursary.
 

  • Applicants who did NOT complete their undergraduate degree at UFS:
    submit your academic records (in pdf format) via email to: LekoekoeMM@ufs.ac.za
    (Insert the words “Application for UFS Postgraduate Diploma Funding – UFS Student Number” in the email subject line).
  • Applicants who completed their undergraduate degree at UFS:
    do NOT submit your academic record, it will be accessed by the Centre for Graduate Support.

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE UFS BURSARY

28 February 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the University of the Free State (UFS) directly:
Contact person: Mpho Lekoekoe
Email: LekoekoeMM@ufs.ac.za
 

Please do NOT contact UFS if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in February 2023.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.