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A bursary application can sometimes be difficult to apply for. Students using bursary application forms in 2011 will in many cases need access to updated financial information, knowledge of their dependent status, academic transcripts, and other specific details needed to consider their eligibility. While Canada and the United Kingdom both offer relatively easy to use bursary forms when applying for aid, the bursary application forms require a good amount of information in order to get students access to all the programs they could potentially fall under. In South Africa, this problem is compounded in that there is no single form for bursary applications and students will be spending much of their time finding the correct forms and filling them out by the appropriate deadlines. It is important to not get overwhelmed during this process. A student properly equipped to handle the need for information should be able to go through 2011 bursary applications with relative ease, so your best bet is to be prepared ahead of time.

Keeping or getting access to the records which compose your life is the best way to prepare for filling out 2011 bursary applications. Regardless of where you are in the world, one of the things almost every student is going to need is proof of residency. While this proof will vary depending on where you live, having picture ID and birth certificates may be necessary in this process. You will likely need to know where you were born and where you reside currently. As many bursaries are available to residents, proof of residency should be the first thing you find.

Another important record to have immediate access to is that of your or your family’s income. This is going to be a very useful thing to know as many nationally offered bursary application forms in 2011 are going to ask you about your financial status, as rewards in these programs are often only given to those with exceptional need. If you are a dependent by your country’s laws, you will also need to know what your family’s income is, the rough size of your family, and how many of your siblings (if you have any) are also dependent on your parents’ income. Once you have your evidence of residency and access to relevant financial information, the first part of many bursary applications is going to be easy to complete.

Not all bursary programs are available only to those in dire financial straits. Other merit-based bursary application forms are going to need in-depth information regarding your career interests, community involvement and, often most important of all, your academic progress over the years. Academic status and progress are pretty common inquiries on bursary application forms, so having access to your current transcripts and academic history is going to be important in getting through this part of the process.

Always be sure to be as honest as possible – many bursary applications require that students upload or mail a copy of their transcripts in with the application, or may independently check on the figures if your application is accepted for an award. Other information such as your community engagement, leadership roles and career interests are going to help set you apart from other applicants during the process, so be sure to sketch out a rough history of these activities before sitting down to complete your 2011 bursary application process. If the bursary application you are filling out has a “personal statement” section, this would be an ideal place to mention these achievements and activities, so be as complete as you can.

Other necessary material in filling out your 2011 applications for bursaries is going to depend on what you are applying for. For instance, applying for the Instrumental and Vocal Tuition Bursary in 2011 is going to not only need much of the above mentioned material but also information on what instruments you play, what areas of music you need assistance in and what sort of individual learning lessons you will need.

When using 2011 bursary application forms, the most important thing any student should know is that knowledge is power. Review all the information you will need to apply to a bursary program and be sure to prepare all of it before hand. If you go in with as much information at your fingertips as possible, you will find that the process is much easier overall.

125 thoughts on “All about Bursary Application Forms”

      1. yah. i am a grade 12 learner i want a bursary for further studies. please help me a application form….

        1. laimi,

          apply online to most bursaries by going directly to the bursary sponsor website bursary webpage.

    2. Where can I get the bursaries for Electrical engineering,can uyou please help me get the application forms.

        1. MY NAME IS DINEO MAHLASE.I AM CURRENTLY STUDYING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AT VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY.I WOULD LIKE ESKOM TO HELP ME WITH BURSARY SO THAT I CAN PAY MY FEES.

    3. i desparately need financial aid. i am currently studying but have no one to pay for my studies and that has affected me somuch…i feel like the world is against me i have tried my best in the unirvesity financial office but nothing sits well for me.

      1. nolwazi,

        you must apply to bursaries to see if you qualify for them. We do not offer direct bursary programs but write about those who do. I recommend that you talk with the FinAids manager at the college you attend to see what specific student aid programs you may be eligible for. Just keep trying and don’t give up. Have you contacted your countries department of education to see what national programs you may apply for?

      1. yolanda,

        you must apply to bursaries to see if you qualify for them. We do not offer direct bursary programs but write about those who do. Bursary application forms can be normally gotten online by going directly to the bursary sponsors website of the program you want to apply to. I recommend that you talk with the FinAids manager at the college you attend to see what specific student aid programs you may be eligible for.

    5. I’M REALLY WANT TO GO TO UNIVERSITY NEXT YEAR,BUT NOBODY IS TAKING TAKE ME,I WISH I COULD GET BURSARY SO THAT I CAN GO FURTHER WITH MA STUDY…LINDIWE

      1. LINDIWE,

        keep applying and try online colleges too. They tend to be more lenient. Apply into your own government bursary programs which have flexible qualifying criteria.

  3. I am in desperate need of financial aid. I possibly have to deregister and try again next year due to lack of funds. I feel like such a failure. I worked extremely hard to get to university and i have tried EVERYTHING. Nobody is willing to help. Please help me, i dont know who to turn to anymore

    1. Nontuthuko,

      I don’t know what country your from but you should go to the university financial aids office to discuss options. They will provide guidance for you. You may be eligible for grants or need based programs student bursaries too. What about applying for student loans.

      1. i’m the first year student and i need a bursary sponsor because of some very strong reasons like: i’m coming from rural area (Ingwavuma) and i’m now out of money to buy food stuffs and cosmatics. the NSFAS money is only used to buy in limited stores and limited staff.

        1. Kwanele,

          We do not provide bursary sponsorships unfortunately. You must apply to the bursary programs you feel you qualify for. If you don’t apply to a bursary program, you will never find out if you qualify for one. Apply to as many as you can. You must apply to see if you qualify. To apply, you must go directly to the bursary sponsors website. Start with your government bursaries firstly then move on to college and company sponsored programs.

  4. I want to study social work. I also want a bursary. how do i start. do apply at the colege then get accepted and then apply for a busary. the website is making me confuse

    1. Contacting the financial aids office of the college you are interested in attending is always a top first step for they will offer you up to date information on programs new to their college. Make an appointment with a college (FINANCIAL AIDS OFFICE) in your area which you are interested in attending to discuss your options and to assess your situation.

      Contact your state/province educational department of education for assistance too.

      We high lite many high profile bursaries which you have to apply directly to the sponsor of the bursary for. Many private companies have bursaries but don’t advertise about and you must ask them directly on how to apply for them. You can actually do this by emailing them or calling them on the phone – or even visiting their websites. Local libraries also have list which may be updated on a regular basis so visit them too.

      All places that sponsor bursaries have to be contacted directly to apply either by their website online applications or mailing in a printed out online application to them. Some you must go directly into their business operations to apply.

      Also go to The Davis Scholarship Program.

  5. my friend is in need for a bursary but he does not know how to apply for it he is currently studing geology he realy need this becouse both his parents are unemployed

    1. thotyelwa,

      Contacting the financial aids office of the college you are interested in attending is always a top first step for they will offer you up to date information on programs new to their college. Make an appointment with a college (FINANCIAL AIDS OFFICE) in your area which you are interested in attending to discuss your options and to assess your situation.

      Contact your state/province department of education for assistance too.

      We high lite many high profile bursaries which you have to apply directly to the sponsor of the bursary for. Many private companies have bursaries but don’t advertise about and you must ask them directly on how to apply for them. You can actually do this by emailing them or calling them on the phone – or even visiting their websites. Local libraries also have list which may be updated on a regular basis so visit them too.

      All places that sponsor bursaries have to be contacted directly to apply either by their website online applications or mailing in a printed out online application to them. Some you must go directly into their business operations to apply.

    1. Charmaine,

      All places that sponsor bursaries have to be contacted directly to apply either by their website online applications or mailing in a printed out online application to them. Some you must go directly into their business operations to apply.

    1. Mathenjwa xm,

      you must contact the sponsors of the bursaries to obtain their application which may be available online to apply to. It’s a case by case basis. Go to Davis scholarships to read more about this program which may also help you to find student aid.

  10. i would love to study medicine. i really need a bursary. i have good marks but have no money to further my studies. please help!

  11. MY NAME IS JACOB MASHIACHIDI DUE WITH MY RESPECT I NEED BURSARY TO FURTHER MY NURSING CAREER. AT THIS PRESENT I HAVE LEVEL ONE ( 1 ) AND CURRENTLY PRACTISING AT OZOFLEX REHAB & STEPDOWN HOSPITAL.

    I HOPE MY REQUEST WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

    YOURS FAITHFULLY
    MR JACOB MASHIACHIDI

    1. MASHIACHIDI,

      applications for a specific bursary such as bursaries for nursing can be be found by going directly to the sponsor of the bursary’s website to apply. Each sponsor has different applications and requirements. There is not one bursary application for all. Also highly consider bursaries through your government.

    1. mthobisi,

      you must apply directly to the bursary sponsor to apply. Some you apply online and print out the bursary application form.

  13. Im Zethu Christelle Mhlnga doing electrical infrastructure and costructions ncv level 4. I would like to be considered at eskom if the is any chance regurding vacancies or apprentiece for 2012. I can be contacted in my e-mail christelle@gmail.com or cell 072 2877 340.

  14. Hellow Im Thabile Nkosi Im currently doing Electrical Infrastructure and Construction level 4. Im looking for vacancy in electrical fied at Eskom. What requirement are needed for apprentice.

  15. I am the nursing student(B. Nursing) at Howard College(UKZN) who matriculated last year and I have about 42 points in my matric results excluding Life Orientation so I am asking for bursary forms on my career . I am 17 years old and cell phone number is 0722431951. Thanks

    1. Siyabonga,

      you must apply to most bursaries online or in government offices for gov bursaries. There is not one universal form to apply for all bursaries. Each company who has a bursary has there own application to fill out.

  17. I am Jabulani Sibiya 21 years of age. I am doing my first year at the University of the Western Cape registered for BSc CHEMICAL SCIENCES. As I am from a disable fimily I will like you to help me in getting a funding scheem.

    1. Jabulani,

      government bursaries are what you should seek. Contact your state/province/national educational programs. You may want to do this online and visit their websites (websitename.gov). From there search for bursaries. Go online to the University of the Western Cape website and search bursaries to see what they may have. Visit their Finaid office to see what student aid you qualify for.

  18. im looking for an application form for the government bursaries im from the nothern cape province. can you help me please by giving me an adress or contact number?

    i hope i shall hear as soon as possible from you.
    thank you

    1. Lesley,

      you must contact the government education department to which the nothern cape province is in to access this. You may be able to apply online. Read up about government bursaries and how they work.

  20. plz ppl i nid help!! i did my matric 2010,i dd very wel bt my problem iz dat i couldnt get 2 university.nw am hoplec n desparat dat i may not gt a finantial aid whn am offrd a plc 2study. plz help!!!!

  21. Hello i need a help .i want to do marketing management and sales management but cant because of lack of financial fund

  22. HI,

    I AM CURRENT STUDYING FOR SOCIAL WORK ,WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE DO I GET A BURSARY FOR THE NEXT YEAR.

    1. nokwanda,

      you must apply directly at the websites of the companies you want a bursary from. We do not take applications for bursaries.

  24. I want a bussarie form, i wl be doing Teaching next year at University of Zululand so please i need a bussarie to assist me i have a financial problem cann’t study ver well.

  25. Hi i’m desperate for a bursary. I want to qualify a professional field guide. My dad was going to pay for everything and has now decided he cant. My mom is unemployed and cant afford it and I cant get a study loan pls im desperate can you help!

  26. hi i’m doing my second year in Library and Information Studies at Durban Urniversity of Techonlogy and in my first yaer i got three dictintions and i’m looking for a busary,but dont know which busary i can apply to,because it seems like most of busaries just look for only people who did only mathematics and science and Engenering and i feel ignored please help me i dont now what to do.

  27. im looking for a bursary to assist me with my fees n everything with my course. Im doing bsc in community water second level this year. I’m really looking for it indeed i have financial problems y parents are unemployed.

    1. terry,

      go into the FinAids office of the college closest to you see inquire into need based student aid; which would also include bursaries.

  28. i am doing Mechanical Engineering S2 and i would like to apply for Telkom busary. I am doing Maths 2, Mechanics 1, Electrotechnology 1, Communications 2, and Manufacturing 1. I can see that i am going to pass with Distictions all the subjects. can you put the application form on the network?, do you think they can admit me when i am doing this course of study?

  29. hello im mercy i have registered at uj, studing social work and im loking for a bursary. im a student with lot of potential and i wan to further my studies. thanks.

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  31. hello im looking for a bursary,im currently doing my secound year(degree in chemistry), my problem is im always denied financial assistance due to that they are looking at my parents paycheck,unfortunatly my parents are not a unity. what can i do to get a bursary before i get excluded because of financial problems

  33. Wendy
    I am doing biochemistry and I am coming from a very disadvantage background . I am requesting a bursary to enrich my potential

    1. Wendy,

      we do not sponsor bursaries but just write about the most notable ones. Look into your government bursary programs first, then other second.

    2. Wendy,

      we do not sponsor bursaries but just write about the most notable ones. Look into your government bursary programs first, then others second.

    1. Mekides,

      every bursary sponsor has their very own bursary application – most you apply online via their website. We don’t sponsor bursary’s – only write all about them.

  35. I need a busary application form specified for social w0orkers would you please help me?

    1. sifiso,

      you must apply to bursaries to see if you qualify for them. We do not offer direct bursary programs but write about those who do.

    1. Bereket,

      you must apply to bursaries to see if you qualify for them. We do not offer direct bursary programs but write about those who do. Applying to bursaries online is easy to do – just go to any website which has a bursary program and fill in their online app. I also recommend that you talk with the FinAids manager at the college you may be interested in attending to see what specific student aid programs you may be eligible for.

  37. Hello, I want to do Mechenical Engineering but my mother hasn’t got funds to further me on my studies, would you help me to get a bursary.

    1. Aminatta,

      you must apply to bursaries to see if you qualify for them. We do not offer direct bursary programs but write about those who do. I recommend that you talk with the FinAids manager at the college you attend to see what specific student aid programs you may be eligible for. More interested reading is at mechanical engineering bursaries.

  38. I am doing B.A. Social Work and I am coming from a very disadvantage background . I am requesting a bursary to enrich my potential

    1. NOKUTHULA,

      you must apply to bursaries to see if you qualify for them. We do not offer direct bursary programs but write about those who do. I recommend that you talk with the FinAids manager at the college you attend to see what specific student aid programs you may be eligible for. Contact your government to inquire into their social worker bursaries. They are usually very good.

  39. Greatings.I AM A GRADE 12 LEARNER AND I NEED A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FURTHER STUDIES.PLEASE HELP ME. THANK YOU!

    1. MONICA,

      you must apply to bursaries to see if you qualify for them. Go directly to the bursary sponsors website to apply. We do not offer direct bursary programs but write about those who do. I recommend that you talk with the FinAids manager at the college you attend to see what specific student aid programs you may be eligible for.

  41. I am a student studying accounting sciences at the University of Pretoria and I need a bursary.I am asking for application forms.

    1. khuliso,

      always start with your government bursaries first. You must APPLY to bursaries to see if you qualify for them. Go directly to the bursary sponsors website to apply. We do not offer direct bursary programs but write about those who do. I recommend that you talk with the FinAids manager at the college you attend to see what specific student aid programs you may be eligible for.

  42. Im hlengiwe shibase im a girl of 24 years old. Im looking for a bursary form becouse i real like to become a nurse but the problem is i dont have a money to go to the nursing school i’ll be happy if my request wiil be succesfully

    1. Hlengiwe,

      we do not offer bursaries but only write about some really good bursary programs. You would have to apply directly to the bursary sponsor’s website to see if you qualify for them. Apply to YOUR government bursaries AND the online bursaries because they are the quickest to apply to.

  43. HI, iam doing my 2nd year studying Public Finance and Accounting at Tshwane University of Technology and I would really appreciate if i can get a bursary, I need to know if are bursaries for my course available, if so, what about the fact that its a university of technology because most bursaries clearly states that are for universities NOT Univrsity of technology.should there be any please provide me with more info

  44. i am looking for an accounting bursary and i am zimbabwean in south africa and i have a study permit.please help me to find accounting bursary that offers foreigners.

  45. is it possible for me to apply the bursary in case to take short course in UK. I need the fund for tuition fee, accommodation to go , living cost while studying and sponsor for student visa? Kindly need the advice

    1. Nerci,

      talk to a FinAids manager at a college near you to discuss exactly what you are looking for. I’m not sure what you are asking. Look into UK bursaries and discuss with your government bursary programs too.

  46. i am enrolling at wits university,and i am doing BSc in the field of biological science so i am looking for a which can assist me to further my course

    mosupye

    .

  47. i am enrolling at wits university and i am doing BSc in the field of biological science,so i am looking for a bursary which can help me to further my studies.

  48. hy i am monareng momadlozi m currently studying at university of free state qwaQwa campus, m doing BA and i couldnt get NSFAS so, i am litle bit worrid abt my studies so could by anyway i can get a busary for this year?

    1. momadlozi,

      you must apply to them to see if you qualify for them. Start with government bursaries (your own government).

  49. Iam currently studying human resources at damelin college wat type of bussaries can I look for

    1. mpho,

      apply to your own government bursaries firstly; then private ones! You must apply to them to see if you qualify!

    1. Thuliswa,

      look into your government educational bursary programs which have social worker bursaries. These are need based.

  52. Hi, am a RN student for nursing / midwifery in dire need for a bursary or financial support on understanding to repay back either on a work study program, placement or after getting employed either through your health institution or your philanthropic organization.

    Thanks.

    1. HERINE,

      we do not offer bursaries directly; but write about where you can find popular ones to apply to. I would suggest you apply to your government bursary programs since they are easier to apply to and be awarded because they are based on financial need. Most gov. programs have bursaries which are health related.

  53. I need a bursary, I’m currently doing degree for nursing Its my second year this year. Plz help me about any information that could lead me getting a bursary

    1. khitha,

      you must apply to bursaries to see if you qualify for one. Start with your own government bursaries first, then university ones after that!

  54. HI I’M IN NEED OF ANY BURSARY OF SOME KIND AS I DIDN’T GET MA JUNE EXAMS DUE TO FINANCIAL PROBLEMS….. I’M DOING BCOM ACCOUNTING @ NMMU PLZ HELP

    1. Tobela,

      to apply to any bursary program you must go to the bursary sponsors website and apply. Most you can do directly online. Applying to government bursary programs is the best way to start – firstly; then apply to private ones next. Also visit your financial aids office to see which ones you can also apply to.

  55. i really need bursary,i passed my matric very well and i got admission in faculty of economics and financial services going to study Bcom Finance. Can you please send me merit bursary form .

    1. Jim,

      you must go to the bursary sponsors website to apply for bursaries. Most you can apply directly online. We do not offer bursaries directly but only write about where to find them so you can apply to them.

    1. Lethabo,

      You can get the forms at any website which is sponsoring the bursary. Go directly to the sponsor of the bursary’s website.

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