List Of Courses Funded By NSFAS For 2026

NSFAS Application Documents Requirements 2026

List Of Courses Funded By NSFAS For 2026

Prospective students can now apply for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) through the official NSFAS website. The application period for the 2026 academic year is currently open, and students are urged to apply promptly, as late applications will not be accepted. To qualify for funding, students must meet financial eligibility requirements and have secured a place to study in an approved program at a public institution.

NSFAS Funding Policy for Multiple Qualifications

Students can only receive NSFAS funding for one qualification at one institution at a time. If a student has completed an N6 qualification at a TVET college, they may be eligible to apply for university funding. After completing the N6 qualification, students must apply separately for university funding to continue their education.

NSFAS Funding Eligibility for University Courses

To be considered for NSFAS funding, students must apply to a university or college for an approved NSFAS-funded course. NSFAS funding is available for all undergraduate qualifications that are part of the approved programs. Make sure to review the list of NSFAS-funded courses to confirm eligibility before applying.

Academic requirements for the NSFAS bursary

To qualify for NSFAS funding, students must have completed Grades 9 to 12 to study at a TVET college and Grade 12 to study at a university or TVET college. NSFAS will only provide funding once the student meets the academic admission requirements of the chosen institution.

List of Courses Funded by National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

The applicant must have applied for or be currently enrolled in one of the following courses at the university or Tvet College for the academic year 2026

Adult Learning
Mechatronics
Media Studies
Building Construction
Music
Civil Engineering Construction
Nature Conservation
Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services
Occupationally Directed ETD Practice
Communication Studies
Office Administration
Consumer Services
People/Human-Centered Development
Cultural Studies
Performing Arts
Curative Health
Personal Care
Design Studies
Physical Planning, Design and Management
Drawing Office Practice
Physical Sciences
Early Childhood Development
Preventive Health
Earth and Space Sciences
Primary Agriculture
Electrical Infrastructure Construction
Process Instrumentation
Engineering and Related Design
Process Plant Operations
Environmental Relations
Procurement
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Fabrication and Extraction
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Film Television and Video
Psychology
Finance, Economics and Accounting
Public Administration
Forestry and Wood Technology
Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship
General Social Science
Public Relations
Generic
Rehabilitative Health/Services
Generic Management
Religious and Ethical Foundations of Society
Higher Education and Training
Rural and Agrarian Studies
Horticulture
Safety in Society
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
Schooling
Human Resources
Secondary Agriculture
Industrial & Organizational Governance and HR Development
The sovereignty of the State
Information Studies
Sport
Information Technology and Computer Sciences
Traditions, History and Legacies
Justice in Society
Transport, Operations and Logistics
Language
Life Sciences
Urban and Regional Studies
Literature
Visual Arts

Please Note: Short courses, courses offered at a private college or private higher education institution, and part-time studies are not eligible for NSFAS funding.

The scheme is available to assist through the following channels: