University of Cape Town MasterCard Scholarship 2023

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University of Cape Town MasterCard Scholarship

University of Cape Town MasterCard Scholarship is an educational initiative that provides academically talented young people from economically disadvantaged communities in Africa with access to quality university education. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT provides full-cost scholarships to young Africans who are first-time undergraduate or postgraduate (honours and master’s) degree-seeking applicants. The scholarships ensure a … Read more

UKZN Extends 2023 Registration Period

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UKZN Extends 2023 Registration Period

Students hoping to enrol in an academic programme at the University of KwaZulu-Natal have a small window of opportunity to secure their place at the institution, this possible as the university announced an extension to their 2023 registration period. The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has announced an extension to its 2023 registration period. This comes … Read more

NSFAS Allowances Not Enough To Pay For Student Accommodation

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NSFAS Allowances Not Enough To Pay For Student Accommodation

NSFAS has been a consistent provider of basic accommodation needs for its beneficiaries. However, as of recently, accommodation price hikes have complicated their efforts. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been known to cover the tertiary tuition costs, as well as other additional costs, of students in need of financial aid. The additional costs … Read more

Applying Doesn’t Assure Admission – UNISA

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University of South Africa Short Courses Registration Closes Today

As the years pass, Thousands of applications are pondered on by institutions of higher learning. The University of South Africa has brought to the notice of students that applying for admission does not give a guarantee of study in that institution. A week ago, a popular paperback published an article that detailed how potential students … Read more

Basic Education Receives Billions To Spend In 2023

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UJ Students Facing Issues With Registration And Financial Exclusion

There are several challenges faced within South Africa’s education system, from learning to infrastructure. To adequately address these challenges, many have urged National Treasury to raise the budget for basic education. The government has allocated additional funding of R20 billion through the provincial equitable share, to cover shortfalls in basic education compensation budgets. PAY ATTENTION: Never … Read more

Government Considering R350 Grant Alternatives

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Government Considering R350 Grant Alternatives

Earlier this month, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the government will be continuing its implementation of the R350 grant. The Finance Minister has revealed what the grant’s continued implementation will cost the government.   Finance Minister Enoch Godongwna announced that the Social Development department will receive R33 billion to continue paying the Social Relief of … Read more