For Masters students

• Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident
• Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged groups
• A student must not be in possession of another bursary funding and this must be confirmed by the university Bursary Office.

For PhD students

•  Proof of registration for the 2024 academic year or proof of acceptance for the 2025 academic year
• Students who have an approved Research Proposal by the university with clear timeframes and estimated year of completion (NB: The expected timeframe for completion of PhD is between 2-5years from the current academic year for reporting purposes by theSETA)
• The bursary covers the following expenses: tuition fees, and costs associated with the research undertaken to a maximum of R150 000,00
• Students must submit a progress report at the end of every academic year, and this must be signed off by the supervisor.