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Bursaries & Loans 2010The University provides financial support packages for prospective as well as registered students with academic potential and clear-cut plans for the future. Undergraduate bursaries are available for both academic and non-academic achievement. Bursaries and loans are awarded on the grounds of both academic achievement and financial need.
The University considers applications for financial assistance from students who are South African citizens or permanent residents. Enrolled students with citizenship in SADC countries will be considered for UP undergraduate achievement bursaries provided they meet the criteria. For UP postgraduate bursaries non-South African citizens are also considered for awards. Prospective students must first apply for admission to the University. An application for study financing may be submitted only after a student number has been allocated.
UP bursaries are fully repayable should bursary holders change, fail, discontinue or terminate the study programme at any stage during the year in which the bursary has been granted. If students do not pass at least 50% of the subjects initially registered for during the first semester, half of the bursary amount will be cancelled. The full amount will be cancelled if the student does not write the year-end exam.
Students previously registered at other universities must submit a complete academic record along with their application form. An application on which there is outstanding documentation or information will not be processed.
No bursaries will be awarded to students following a special study programme.
The University reserves the right to amend, without prior notice, the regulations and conditions applicable to the allocation of bursaries and loans.
Applications close on 31 October 2009.
To apply online click here or contact the Client Service Centre for assistance
Bursaries
Bursaries offered by UP include:
Full information on these and other options for study financing, please view the study finance brochure or visit the Client Service Centre.
Read more about important conditions applicable to bursaries.
Funza Lushaka Bursary
Only for those interested in becoming a TEACHER
The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year government bursary programme that promotes teaching in public schools. Bursaries are available to enable eligible students to complete a full teaching qualification in an area of national priority. Recipients of the bursary will be required to teach at a school or provincial education department for the same number of years that they receive the bursary. The bursary is only awarded to South African citizens and applicants for the bursary must already have been accepted into an appropriate study programme at a recognized higher education institution. Applicants also need to meet certain admission criteria of the institution and they must also meet the national selection criteria for the Funza Lushaka bursary. There are various priority areas that qualify for the bursary and in addition to specialising in a priority area, you will also need to specialise in a phase for the B.Ed and PGCE teaching qualifications. Please note that those who already have other teaching qualifications do not qualify for this bursary. Funza Lushaka bursaries cover all the recipient’s essential expenses. Expenses covered include tuition, full accommodation including meals, books and learning materials, and a small allowance for monthly living expenses. Universities have different cost structures, so the total value of a bursary differs from institution to institution. For more information and to apply, visit the official Funza Lushaka website: Alternatively contact the University of Pretoria with any queries regarding the bursary:
Funza Lushaka Admin Office University of Pretoria,
Groenkloof Campus, H01
tel: 012 420 4216
e-mail: funzalushaka@up.ac.za
[Disclaimer: This posting is for information purposes only and does not contain the complete terms and conditions of the Funza Lushaka Bursary. E&OE. Visit the official website: http://www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za] Loans
Study loans are available to registered students that are academically deserving and financially needy in terms of the financial means test. Study loans are approved primarily for the payment of tuition fees and are administered accordingly.
Loan awards are not guaranteed and are subject tot the availability of funding.
NSFAS (National Students Financial Aid Scheme)
Study loans are available at a special interest rate to full-time undergraduate students that are South African citizens. The loan amount is determined annually in accordance with the tuition fees, subject to the maximum amount approved by the donor. If a loan holder complies with the conditions and passes all the subjects in the final exams of the year, up to 40% of the amount will become a bursary.
Awarding of study loans is subject to registered students being financially needy in terms of the financial means test. Applicants must also meet the academic criteria – please view NSFAS information
Closing date for applications: 31 October 2009.
Click here for more information on NSFAS.
UP loan (University Loan)
Awarding of study loans is subject to registered students being financially needy. Study loans are primarily approved for the payment of tuition fees and will be administered accordingly.
To be considered for a UP study loan, loaners must provide two guarantors who comply with the conditions as determined by the University.
Closing date for applications: 31 October of 2009.
UP loans are not guaranteed and is subject to availability of funds
Tsenang loan
The loan scheme grant loans to academically deserving and financially needy students to cover the cost of the first installment payable upon registration. Only undergraduate students, who are SA citizens, may apply. Applicants must be financially needy and academically deserving. The Dean of Students will make recommendations on the allocation of the loans within the framework of approved policy. Application forms may be collected from the Client Service Centre, UP Main Campus, during the registration period only.
Applications close on the final date for registration for the particular academic year.
Edu-Loan
Study loans are available to registered students who have been employed permanently for more than one year or whose parents have been employed permanently for more than one year. Contact Edu-loan at Tel: 012 420 5175 / 083 524 2433 or visit their website.
The University reserves the right to amend, without prior notice, the regulations and conditions applicable to the allocation of bursaries and loans.
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