PRASA: Full-time Bursary 2025 for Less Fortunate South African Students
Bursary Highlights
PRASA invites all South Africans who have been admitted to or are currently enrolled in a public higher education institution but lack financial resources to apply for the bursary opportunities
Closing date: 15 November 2024
Full-time Bursary for Less Fortunate South African Students
Applicants must be currently registered to study with a public Higher Education Institution within the Republic of South Africa.
All student applicants will be considered based on all the terms and conditions, listed below.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years and are admitted/ accepted by a Higher Education Institution (HEI), that is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
The student must be admitted and/or registered to study in the year 2025, towards either a Bachelor of Science (Engineering) or National Diploma (Bachelor of Technology or S4 Diploma), in any of the below listed fields of study:
Fields of Study
- Electrical (heavy or light current)
- Civil, Mechanical
- Electronics
- Industrial and Quantity Surveying
Students who are/ have been studying in 2024 and prior years, must demonstrate an average 60% (minimum C symbol) of academic performance over the year(s)
Preference shall be given to students who:
- Have an excellent academic performance.
- Are orphans and/or child headed families.
- Possess a valid identity documentation of the Republic of South Africa.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in the attached form and will only be considered if accompanied by:
- Proof of acceptance in a letterhead of the respective HEI.
- Final Examination results and a transcript of academic record if already enrolled for the study program.
- A commendation letter by a community leader, school principal or lecturer in the institution where the student is registered will be considered in support of the students’ conduct in school/community or any other institution of learning.
The applications for bursaries must be submitted to [email protected] between the dates of 01 to 15 November 2024.
Late application will not be considered.
