Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme
ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary
Provider
ISFAP
Level
Postgraduate
Type
Full-cost bursary
For
South African postgraduates
Sector
Multiple Sectors
About this bursary
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme offers postgraduate funding for South African students entering Honours, Master's, and Doctoral qualifications. The bursary targets critical skill shortage fields across participating public universities in South Africa.
This initiative aims to solve funding challenges for postgraduate candidates in high-demand disciplines such as engineering, commerce, medical sciences, and natural sciences. It helps develop advanced skills and research capacity across the country.
Selected students receive comprehensive financial backing alongside essential wrap-around support, including academic mentoring, personal development, and social support services.
Courses of study covered
What the bursary covers
Who can apply
You qualify if
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You must be accepted or registered for an eligible postgraduate degree at an ISFAP partner institution.
- You must have completed your undergraduate studies with good academic results.
- You must satisfy the financial eligibility criteria established by ISFAP for postgraduate awards.
You do not qualify if
- Non-South African citizens are not eligible to apply.
- Students enrolled at non-partner public universities or private institutions cannot be funded.
- Applicants pursuing qualifications outside the specified postgraduate list are excluded.
Documents you need to submit
- Certified copy of your South African identity document
- Certified copy of your official academic transcript
- Proof of university admission or conditional acceptance letter
- Completed and signed ISFAP consent form
- Proof of household income and supporting financial documents
Ensure all uploaded documents are clear, certified, and saved in PDF format.
How to apply
- 1Go to the official ISFAP postgraduate portal.
- 2Register a new account by filling in your basic personal details.
- 3Sign in to complete the online application form with accurate personal, academic, and financial information.
- 4Download and sign the mandatory ISFAP consent document.
- 5Upload the signed consent form alongside your required supporting documents.
- 6Review your complete application and submit it online before the deadline.
Incomplete applications or missing documents will lead to disqualification.