Summary:

ISFAP Bursary Application Description
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) is a comprehensive bursary scheme aimed at supporting South African students from poor and working-class backgrounds who want to pursue studies in scarce skills fields at partner universities. ISFAP not only provides financial aid but also offers academic support, mentoring, life skills training, and mental health support to improve graduation and employment outcomes.

What the Bursary Covers
Full tuition fees

Accommodation

Meals and books

Learning devices (e.g. laptops)

Monthly living allowance

Academic and psychosocial support

Eligibility Criteria
Must be a South African citizen

Family household income should be below R600,000 per year

Must be accepted or enrolled in an ISFAP partner university

Studying or planning to study in a scarce skills field (e.g. engineering, health sciences, actuarial science, education for STEM subjects, accounting, etc.)

Academic Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance. While specific university programmes may set their own thresholds, the general mark requirements for ISFAP bursary consideration include:

Subject Area Minimum Marks Required
Mathematics 60–70% and above
Physical Sciences 60–70% and above
English 60% and above
Overall Average At least 60–65%

Posted As: Funding

Uploaded On: May 17, 2025, 12:14 p.m.