Unisa Bursaries
Unisa Bursaries
Unisa Bursaries Application 2026:
The University of South Africa (Unisa) understands this struggle and is dedicated to fostering fair access to education through its bursary programs. Bursaries from Unisa play a major role in empowering students from varied backgrounds by giving them the chance to pursue their academic goals while also contributing to their communities.
Unisa provides a variety of bursaries designed to meet the different requirements of potential students. These bursaries are intended to alleviate financial constraints and are provided in a variety of areas, including humanities, sciences, engineering, business, and others. Read further to discover the various types of bursaries offered at UNISA.
READ ALSO: Unisa NSFAS Allowances 2026
Unisa
The University of South Africa (Unisa) offers many bursaries to students from different backgrounds and academic specialities. These bursaries are intended to alleviate financial restrictions while also promoting fair access to education. Here are some of the most prevalent forms of Unisa bursaries:
UNISA Undergraduate Qualification Bursaries:
- Mining Qualifications Authority bursary
- Unisa merit bursary
- Transport Education Training Authority bursaries
Mining Qualifications Authority bursary
The Mining Qualification Authority invites students who wish to study a career in the mining and minerals field to apply for a Mining Qualification Authority bursary. The Scheme is open to eligible students currently in grade 12 who intend to study in 2026 or current students who are already pursuing a certificate, diploma, or degree at Unisa.
Unisa merit bursary
Bursary Conditions
- Students applying must have earned an average of at least 75% in their previous year of study.
- Only South African students registered for a formal qualification in any discipline at UNISA can apply for this bursary.
- The bursary covers tuition fees and recommended textbooks only.
- Students who received the bursary in the previous year do not need to apply. However, such students must meet the 75% average to be eligible for the bursary.
Required documents
The following documents are required:
- Copy of ID
- Proof of household income
- Parents IDs (for dependent applicants)
- Academic record
Transport Education Training Authority bursaries
The Transport Education Training Authority awards bursaries annually for studies associated with essential and scarce skills found in the transport sector.
UNISA Honours Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas Bursaries:
We are pleased to inform you that the closing date for the UNISA Postgraduate Diploma, Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral bursaries has been extended until 2 February 2026.
The primary goal is to give financial assistance to postgraduate students via a student-centred platform, as well as to aid the institution in attracting and assisting postgraduate students in producing high-quality research outputs.
NB: Bursary Conditions
- Only South African students registered for an Honours qualification in any discipline can apply for a bursary.
- The bursary covers only tuition fees
- Applicants who pass the modules that were financed in the previous year will be considered for a second year of study. The bursary does not cover failed modules.
NSFAS Funding
Your NSFAS application will not be considered if you
- received NSFAS funding.
- have already completed an undergraduate degree or diploma.
- are not a South African citizen.
- need funding for a short learning certificate, program, or postgraduate qualification.
Click Here To Apply for NSFAS At UNISA.
UNISA Contact
Address:
- Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria
- Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning center):
- Cnr Justice Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria
- Tel: 0800 005 311
- Email: unisa@whistleblowing.co.za
Bursaries from UNISA serve as a light of hope, providing access to education for students who might otherwise struggle to achieve their academic goals. Unisa is crafting a future in which education becomes a strong catalyst for societal development by combining financial aid with a commitment to inclusion and merit-based selection. Visit the official website of UNISA for more information.
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