Partially funded
University of South Africa, South Africa
The Unisa Merit Bursary rewards academically strong South African students registered for a formal qualification at the University of South Africa (Unisa), in any discipline. It is run by Unisa's Division of Student Funding, which also administers the university's other donor and institutional bursaries.
The bursary is invitation-based rather than open application: the Division of Student Funding identifies suitable candidates from academic records and invites them, and makes awards only when sufficient funding is available. Seventy percent of the fund is reserved for students who achieved 75% or above and come from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
No fixed closing date is set. The next application period is announced on Unisa's student funding page and official social media channels. Students who received the bursary in 2026 are carried over for consideration in 2027 without re-applying.
Suitable candidates are identified and invited by the Division of Student Funding based on academic performance; seventy percent of the fund is reserved for students with a 75% average or above from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. Final awards depend on sufficient funding being available.
Partially funded
Partially funded
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