Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Open
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- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Household income between R0 and R600,000 a year
- Accepted at an ISFAP partner university
- Entering first year of Honours or Master's study
- Field classified as an Occupation of High Demand
- Doctoral study not funded
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Proof of acceptance into a postgraduate programme
- Proof of household income
- Consent form
About Isfap Postgraduate Bursary
The ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary, run by the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme, funds first-year postgraduate students in the "missing middle" - households earning too much for NSFAS but still unable to afford university.
Apply only once you already have acceptance into a postgraduate programme at one of ISFAP's partner universities - this bursary doesn't fund your first attempt at admission, only your first year of funded postgraduate study once you're already in.
Funding Details
The bursary funds your first year of postgraduate study in an approved Occupation of High Demand field.
Where You Can Study
Study is limited to ISFAP's roughly 11 partner universities, including UCT, Wits, UP, and Stellenbosch - confirm your specific institution is on the current partner list before applying.
About ISFAP
About ISFAP ISFAP stands for the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme. "Ikusasa" means "future" in isiZulu. The programme was set up around 2017 as a funding model for poor and "missing middle" students. These are you…
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- 17 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, 2196
- Phone
- +27 11 555 0000
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen with a household income between R0 and R600,000 a year, accepted to study at one of ISFAP's partner tertiary institutions, entering your first year of postgraduate (Honours or Master's) study in an Occupation of High Demand. Doctoral and PhD-equivalent qualifications are not funded.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this fund PhD study?
No - doctoral and PhD-equivalent qualifications are explicitly excluded from this scholarship.
Do I need admission before I apply?
Yes, you must already be accepted to study at a partner university before applying for this bursary.
What income threshold applies?
Household income between R0 and R600,000 a year - the same "missing middle" band as ISFAP's undergraduate bursary.
Which universities does this cover?
Roughly 11 partner institutions, including UCT, Wits, UP, and Stellenbosch.
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