University of the Free State Bursary 2026

University of the Free State Bursary 2026

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University of the Free State Bursary 2026

Deadline: 31 August 2025

Location: South Africa

About University of the Free State Bursary

University of the Free State is currently accepting applications for 2026 academic year bursaries.

The bursary competition will cover studies at UFS in 2026, in any field of study.

Students will be evaluated and selected based on 3 main categories: academic performance, leadership achievements, and community involvement. Recipients will receive prize money, personal development, and exposure.

The top 20 finalists will be announced by 30 September 2025 and prizes will be delivered to eligible candidates at their schools. Top finalists must achieve a minimum APS score of 35 in their Matric final results.

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Finalists will receive personal development support, academic advice, and mentorship to help them thrive in university and beyond. Winners will receive prize money and continuous mentorship throughout their university journey.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

  • You must be currently in Matric, in the 2025 academic year
  • You must be residing in one of these 5 districts in the Free State province: Fezile Dabi, Lejweleputswa, Motheo, Thabo Mofutsanyana and Xhariep
  • You must be attending school in the Free State at a Quintile 1, 2 or 3 school (Dinaledi school, township school or rural school) (quintile 1, 2 and 3 have been declared no-fee schools)
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must have applied to studying at the University of the Free State, for the 2026 academic year, before the competition closing date (read how to apply to study at UFS)
  • You must read and agree to all the T&C’s of the competition (on the application form)

Application

Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:

  • Post: Star of Stars, Attention: Director Student Recruitment Services PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300
  • Hand delivery: Student Recruitment Services, Wekkie Saayman Building, c/o Rector and Graduandi Avenue, UFS Campus, Bloemfontein

DOWNLOAD BURSARY APPLICATION FOR HERE

Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.

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