ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – UNISA
The University of South Africa (UNISA) is the largest university system in South Africa in terms of enrollment. It is a comprehensive university that offers both vocational and academic programs, many of which have received international accreditation. UNISA has a wide geographic reach and consists of eight prestigious colleges that offer a variety of high-quality academic and vocational programs.
The colleges at UNISA are as follows:
- College of Accounting Sciences (CAS)
- College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES)
- College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS)
- College of Education (CEDU)
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Human Sciences (CHS)
- College of Law (CLAW)
- College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET)
UNISA also has a Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL), which is recognized as one of the top business schools in South Africa.
ABOUT THE UNISA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
UNISA is offering bursaries for postgraduate studies for the academic year. The bursaries are available for postgraduate diplomas, honors, master’s, and doctoral qualifications in any field of study at UNISA.
The Master’s and Doctoral bursaries are aimed at assisting students with their research activities and tuition fees to enable them to register for and complete their degree studies. The Postgraduate Diploma and Honors bursaries are intended to assist UNISA alumni students with their tuition fees to enable them to register and complete their qualifications.
Bursaries are awarded based on meeting eligibility criteria, academic performance, and the availability of funds.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UNISA BURSARY
The eligibility requirements for the UNISA bursary vary depending on the level of study:
Postgraduate Diploma and Honors bursary:
- South African citizenship
- Completion of an undergraduate NQF level 7 qualification (degree or advanced diploma) at UNISA by 31 January
- Temporary registration to be activated once the application is successful
- Minimum overall average of 60% for the entire undergraduate qualification
- South African Postgraduate Diploma or Honors students in their second year of study, having passed at least three postgraduate modules in the same qualification
- Not registered for special study programs, including certificates (PGCE) and non-degree purpose programs
- Not holding a postgraduate degree at the same or higher NQF level as the registered qualification
- Not a permanent staff member at UNISA
Master’s and Doctoral bursary:
- South African citizenship or international student (preference given to South African students in an 80/20 ratio)
- Temporary registration to be activated once the application is successful
- Completion of the Research Proposal module by 31 January (for research students) and completion of two coursework modules by the same date (for coursework students)
- Not a first-year Master’s or Doctoral student
- Not registered for Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or Masters of Business Leadership (MBL)
- Not registered for special study programs, including certificates and non-degree purpose programs
- Not holding a postgraduate degree at the same or higher NQF level as the registered qualification
- Not a permanent staff member at UNISA
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE UNISA BURSARY
Applications for the UNISA bursary must be submitted online via the UNISA Postgraduate Bursary Application . The application form should indicate that the applicant heard about the bursary through “https://uni24.co.za/“
Applicants need to submit clear copies of supporting documents, including their ID document, full academic record, degree certificate, and a motivational letter.
NOTES ABOUT THE UNISA BURSARIES
There are specific notes and guidelines for both the Postgraduate Diploma and Honors bursaries and the Master’s and Doctoral bursaries. These include information on the coverage provided, selection criteria, and appeals process. Applicants should carefully read the guidelines before applying.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE UNISA BURSARY
The closing date for the UNISA bursary is 31 January. It is important to submit the application before the deadline to ensure consideration.
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries regarding the bursary program, applicants can contact UNISA via their myLife email account or by emailing CGS-pgb@unisa.ac.za. It is important to note that UNISA will only respond to queries sent from myLife email accounts and will not respond to queries from other email accounts such as Yahoo, Gmail, or Outlook.
