Key Facts
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- Completed a STEM, Digital Economy, or Green Economy qualification
- Graduated from UL, UNIVEN, TUT, MUT, or UNIZULU specifically
- Currently unemployed and not registered for further study
- Household income under R700,000 a year
- Cannot graduate due to outstanding fees
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- EEA1 form
- Letter of completion or proof of registration status
- Proof of household income
About Absa CSI Trust Graduate Historical Debt Relief Programme
The Absa CSI Trust Graduate Historical Debt Relief Programme clears outstanding student debt for STEM and digital/green economy graduates who completed their studies but can't obtain their qualification because of unpaid fees. Absa funds it; Feenix administers the application process on Absa's behalf.
Apply only once your studies are genuinely finished - this programme excludes anyone still registered or currently studying, and it's restricted to graduates from five specific universities: UL, UNIVEN, TUT, MUT, and UNIZULU.
Funding Details
The programme clears your outstanding historical student debt, unlocking your qualification so you can graduate and enter the job market. Absa also connects recipients with the Youth Employment Service (YES) to support the transition into employment.
Where You Can Study
This programme is restricted to graduates of five specific institutions: UL, UNIVEN, TUT, MUT, and UNIZULU - it does not apply to graduates of any other university.
About Feenix
Feenix is a Public Benefit Organisation and crowdfunding platform established in response to the #FeesMustFall student movement of 2015/2016, built specifically to help students clear outstanding university debt.Feenix w…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must have completed a STEM degree, or a qualification aligned to the Digital Economy or Green Economy, at the University of Limpopo (UL), University of Venda (UNIVEN), Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), or University of Zululand (UNIZULU). You must be currently unemployed, not registered for further study, and have a total household income of less than R700,000 a year.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply if I'm still studying?
No, only students who have already completed their studies and are not currently registered may apply.
Which universities does this cover?
Only five: University of Limpopo, University of Venda, Tshwane University of Technology, Mangosuthu University of Technology, and University of Zululand.
Who administers the application?
Feenix administers the programme on behalf of the Absa CSI Trust.
Does this programme help me find a job afterward?
Yes - Absa CSI Trust also partners with the Youth Employment Service (YES) to support graduates transitioning into employment.
