Nsfas Postgraduate 2025-2026

Nsfas Postgraduate Courses 2025-2026

NSFAS is a government entity under the Department of Higher Education and Training established according to the NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999) to provide financial support to disadvantaged students who wish to further their studies at public universities or TVET colleges.

Several undergraduate courses and programs are funded by Nsfas. All South Africans who enroll in Tvet colleges and public universities who are pursuing their career in undergraduate courses can apply. But many also keep asking, does Nsfas provide funds for students studying postgraduate programs? Yes, Nsfas gives funds for postgraduate programmes but it’s for a few selected courses.

Many postgraduate diplomas, honors degrees, master’s degrees, and doctorate degrees are typically not funded by NSFAS. However, students enrolled in the aforementioned courses also have an additional option. Students pursuing honors, master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate diplomas can also apply online at www.nrf.ac.za for financial support from the National Research Foundation (NRF).

Nsfas Application Opening Date 2025

The NSFAS application doors will be open to all applicants beginning on September 20th, 2024, and closing on December 15, 2024. Therefore, applicants are requested to submit their applications by the deadline.

Postgraduate Courses Nsfas Funds for 2025

The cost of the postgraduate degree will be covered if it is a professional necessity for employment:

• B Tech – Architecture/Architectural Technology
• B Tech – Biokinetics/Biomedical Technology/Biotechnology
• B Tech: Chiropractic
• B Tech: Clinical Technology/Dental Technology
• B Tech: Emergency Medical Care
• B Tech: Engineering (Chemical/Civil/Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Metallurgy/Refractories)
• B Tech: Forestry
• B Tech: Homeopathy
• B Tech: Nursing/Nursing Science/Community Nursing/Primary Healthcare/Occupational Nursing)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education
• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
• Bachelor of Laws/LLB

Read: Can Nsfas Fund You For A Second Degree

Nsfas Submission Requirements For Postgraduate 2025

If you are a postgraduate student applying for Nsfas funds, you must have the following requirements:

• South African ID document (this can include any of the following):
• copy of green ID document
• temporary ID from the DHA
• copy of both sides of the Smart ID card
• unbridged birth certificate
• Non-SASSA grant applicants: Parents, guardians, or spouse ID documents (copies only)
• Own, parents, guardians, or spouse proof of income, if a non-SASSA applicant (this can include any of the following):
• latest payslip if employed (not older than 3 months)
• UIF letter
• employment letter
• retrenchment letter, if a non-SASSA applicant
• Students with disabilities: complete and sign the Disability Annexure A Form
• Students who are recognized as Vulnerable Children by the Department of Social Development: complete and sign the Vulnerable Child
• Declaration Form

 Enroll For Nsfas Funds For Postgraduate Courses 2025

For any queries related to this bursary program, please get in touch with NSFAS directly:

• Tel: 0860 067 327
• Email: info@nsfas.org.za

Hope the information given has been helpful to you, leave your comments in the comments section. Better still you can visit the official website of NSFAS for more details.