UCT GAP Funding

• Non-repayable tuition bursary covering roughly 50% to 70% of course fees, depending on gross household income.
• Example: a first-year BCom student may receive up to R45 000.
• The bursary cannot exceed the approved cost of study.
• If a student pays full tuition, GAP funding is adjusted or withdrawn pro rata against any account credit.
• External funding such as a scholarship or sponsorship reduces the UCT bursary under cost-of-study rules.

No separate GAP closing date applies; students must submit their NSFAS application within the NSFAS cycle.

1. Do not submit a separate GAP application.
2. Apply for NSFAS loan funding through the NSFAS online application: NSFAS how to apply.
3. UCT identifies students who are eligible but unfunded because of NSFAS allocation limits.
4. The Student Financial Aid Office assesses them against the GAP criteria.
5. Eligible students are contacted by email.

Details: UCT GAP Funding.

• Proof of South African citizenship or permanent residence

Students do not apply separately. UCT identifies eligible students from NSFAS applicants, the Student Financial Aid Office assesses them, and successful students are contacted by email.