1. Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP)
Description: Provides needs-based financial assistance to students from poor and working-class families.
Website: isfap.org.za
Phone: 010 880 0400
Email: students@isfap.org.za
Address: 17 Fricker Road, Illovo, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
2. Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP)
Description: Offers scholarships to exceptional high school students from underprivileged backgrounds to attend private schools.
Website: sspsa.org
Phone: 010 443 4578
Email: contact@ssp.org.za
Address: 22 Ridge Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193
3. SAB Foundation
Description: Provides funding and support for entrepreneurs and small businesses but does not offer scholarships or bursaries directly.
Website: sabfoundation.co.za
Phone: 011 881 8111/8417
Address: SAB ABInBev Head Quarters, 56 Grosvenor Road, Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa
4. National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
Description: Offers financial aid to eligible South African students attending public universities and TVET colleges.
Website: nsfas.org.za
Phone: 0800 067 327
Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Address: NSFAS House, 2nd Floor, 5th Avenue, Wynberg, Cape Town
5. Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme
Description: A government-funded program that provides bursaries to students who want to pursue a teaching qualification.
Website: funzalushaka.doe.gov.za
Phone: 012 357 3000
Email: info@funzalushaka.doe.gov.za
6. Thuthuka Bursary Fund
Description: Aimed at supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing careers in accounting.
Website: saica.co.za
Phone: +27 (0)11 479 5000
Email: thuthukabursaryfund@saica.co.za
7. Bursaries for Engineering Students (Various Companies)
Many companies offer bursaries for engineering students; these include:
Sasol: sasol.com
Eskom: eskom.co.za
ArcelorMittal: arcelormittal.com