ISFAP Bursary Application

The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) is a great resource for South African students who need financial assistance to pursue their tertiary education. They offer bursaries for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at select universities.

Here’s a guide to applying for an ISFAP bursary:

ISFAP Bursary Applications Eligibility

• Be a South African citizen.
• Have been accepted into a qualifying degree program at a partner university.
• Meet the financial means test criteria.
• Demonstrate academic merit.

ISFAP Bursary Required Documents

• Completed online application form.
• Certified copies of your ID and the IDs of your parents/guardians/household contributors.
• Certified copy of your latest academic results (e.g., matric certificate, undergraduate transcript).
• Certified proof of income for each household contributor (e.g., payslips, grant recipient proof).
• Signed consent form by you and your household contributors (certified by a Commissioner of Oaths).
• Proof of registration at your university (if applicable).
• A motivation letter explaining why you need the bursary and your career goals.
• A curriculum vitae.

How to Apply to ISFAP Bursary

• Applications for the new academic year open at the end of May in the previous session.
• Apply online through the ISFAP portal: https://www.isfap.org.za/
• Make sure you submit all the required documents by the deadline.
• ISFAP will keep you updated on the status of your application.

IMPORTANT:

Here are some additional tips for your ISFAP bursary application:

• Don’t wait until the last minute to apply. Give yourself plenty of time to gather all the required documents.
• Make sure your application is free of errors and typos.
• In your motivation letter, be sure to highlight your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.
• Keep your motivation letter and CV concise and to the point.
• Ask a friend, family member, or teacher to review your application before you submit it.