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

Ntswaki Masoleng: +27 51 401 7125 (Masolengnu@ufs.ac.za)
Thabiso Mbo: +27 51 401 9894 (Mbota@ufs.ac.za)
Judy Mothibedi: +27 51 401 7731 (Mothibedij@ufs.ac.za)
Tokelo Fako: +27 51 401 7175 (fakota@ufs.ac.za)
Tracey-Lee Smith (smitht2@ufs.ac.za)
Pulane Maine (mainep@ufs.ac.za)

Qwaqwa Campus
Lekhotla Lechoba:+27 58 718 5198 (Lechoball@ufs.ac.za; student’s surnames A-L)
Tsoanelo Mosikili: +27 58 718 5061 (Mosikilitf@ufs.ac.za; student’s surnames M)
Van Rooi Hlapane: +27 58 718 3625 (Hlapanevj@ufs.ac.za; student’s surnames N-Z)

NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS)

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.

• NSFAS Frequently Asked Questions
• NSFAS 2021 APPLICATION CYCLE
  

NSFAS PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION 2020 

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

• APPLICATION FOR MONITORING COMMITTEE BURSARY 2020 (CLOSED)
  

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 (closing date 30 November)
• Special merit bursaries for sport
• Sundry bursaries
• Kovsie Alumni Trust
  • Kovsie Alumni Trust Bursary Fund Criteria
  • KOVSIE ALUMNI TRUST BURSARY FUND 2020 (Application Form)

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

• Visit the Outside Bursaries page for a list of potential funding opportunities.

FUNDING FOR POSTGRADUATEE STUDENTS

• Postgraduate applicants must visit the Postgraduate School funding web page for funding information.
  

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.