Partially funded

UCT Sibling Rebate Bursary

University of Cape Town, South Africa

Scholarship overview

The UCT Sibling Rebate is a bursary for full-time undergraduate students who are South African citizens or permanent residents and have a sibling also studying full-time at UCT. It covers 20% of tuition fees.

Students reapply each year to confirm they still qualify.

Award Information

  • South African citizen or permanent resident (proof required).
  • At least one sibling at UCT studying full-time towards an undergraduate degree.
  • Total family income between R600,000 and R750,000 per year.
  • Neither the student nor siblings may receive financial assistance, sponsorship or the UCT Staff Tuition rate.
  • Students who did not apply for NSFAS or GAP funding cannot use the rebate.
  • The first child's tuition is not covered.
  • Families with more than two siblings in full-time undergraduate study whose income exceeds the cut-off may apply for special consideration.
  • Bursary equal to 20% of tuition fees.
  • Capped at the cost of all courses registered at the start of the academic year.
  • The amount changes if a sibling cancels courses or receives other funding.
  • Not renewed automatically; reapply every year by the closing date.

Applications must be submitted annually by the closing date; funding does not renew automatically.

  1. Download the Sibling Rebate Bursary Application form from the UCT Sibling Rebate page.
  2. Complete it and attach proof of citizenship or permanent residence.
  3. Submit it to the Manager, Student Financial Aid Office, by the closing date.
  4. Reapply every year.

Official links

Documents you will need

  • Completed Sibling Rebate Bursary Application form.
  • Proof of South African citizenship or permanent residence.

How selection works

Applications are considered by the Manager, Student Financial Aid Office.

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