FINANCIAL AID FOR PROSPECTIVE, CURRENT, AND POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

The university reserves the right to amend without prior notice, the regulations and bursary/loan values and/or conditions applicable to the awarding of bursaries/loans.

A quality product is never cheap. However, this should not dissuade you from studying! At Kovsies, we do our best to assist you in dealing with these financial challenges.

Contact Details

Bloemfontein and South Campuses:
Tokelo Fako 051 401 7175 (fakota@ufs.ac.za)
Ntswaki Masoleng 051 401 7125 (Masolengnu@ufs.ac.za)
Thabiso Mbo 051 401 9894 (Mbota@ufs.ac.za)
Judy Mothibedi 051 401 7731 (Mothibedij@ufs.ac.za)
Tracey-Lee Smith (smitht2@ufs.ac.za)
Pulane Maine (mainep@ufs.ac.za)

Qwaqwa Campus:
Lekhotla Lechoba 058 718 5198 (Lechoball@ufs.ac.za; student’s surnames A-L)
Tsoanelo Mosikili 058 718 5061 (Mosikilitf@ufs.ac.za; student’s surnames M)
Van Rooi Hlapane 058 718 3625 (Hlapanevj@ufs.ac.za; student’s surnames N-Z)

BURSARIES AVAILABLE IN SOUTH AFRICA

If you are looking for a bursary in South Africa, please visit https://bursaries-southafrica.co.za

BURSARIES AND LOANS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE PERSONS OR ORGANISATIONS

NSFAS Frequently Asked Questions

NSFAS APPLICATIONS 2020

LETTER OF NOTICE 1 OF 2019_FOR UNIVERSITIES

"Important notice:  NSFAS does not fund the University Access Programmes (UAP), as it is a bridging programme.  You must fund your own studies and apply the following year for mainstream studies, if you have successfully passed your UAP year.  NSFAS funding is ONLY applicable for the Higher Certificates presented via the UFS South Campus."

APPLICATION FOR MONITORING COMMITTEE BURSARY 2020 (CLOSED)

NSFAS PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION 2020 

HOW TO APPLY FOR NSFAS PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
Basic Residential Lease Agreement Template
NSFAS PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION APPLICATION EXPLANATION OF INCOMPLETE REASONS

Funding for postgraduate students

Postgraduate applicants must visit the postgraduate school's funding web page for funding information.

BURSARIES AWARDED BY THE UNIVERSITY

• Academic merit awards first-years from Grade 12
• Academic merit awards senior undergraduate students
  
• Academic merit awards Postgraduate
  
• Bursaries for culture, art, and leadership
• Special merit bursaries for sport
• Sundry bursaries
• Kovsie Alumni Trust
  • Kovsie Alumni Trust Bursary Fund Criteria
  • KOVSIE ALUMNI TRUST BURSARY FUND 2020 Application Form

NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF) BURSARIES FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

• Information regarding master's and PhD degrees is available on the NRF website at www.nrf.ac.za
• Information on the Scholarships and Fellowships Programme is available on www.nrf.ac.za
• For enquiries, please contact the NRF Support Desk:
  Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 to 16:30
  T: +27 12 481 4202 | 27 12 481 4202
  F: +27 12 481 4054
  E: supportdesk@nrf.ac.za
• Hard copies of the applications, including supporting documentation, should be handed to Ms P Motlhabane (+27 51 401 9635) at the Johannes Brill Building, Room 17.