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7 Simple Ways To Reduce Stress In University
There is no denying that university can be stressful. It’s a complete lifestyle change. You’re moving to and living in a new environment, you’ve got the pressure of making new friends, course work is a far cry from what you…
How To Decide When It’s Time To Drop A Class?
It’s impossible to go through university without experiencing at least one class that you either hate with a passion or are struggling with. The horrible professor, the taxing exams, the ultra-lengthy readings, the dull PowerPoint presentations… the list of cons…
10 Clubs & Student Organizations You Can Join At University
We recently posted an article entitled, “7 Reasons Why You Should Join A Student Organization or Club.” In hopes that it got your creative juices flowing, we are now here to provide you with a list of many of the…
Tips for Studying Abroad – Part II
Studying abroad is a quintessential part of the undergraduate experience. Those who are lucky enough to do it speak volumes about their time overseas, and would do it all over again if given the opportunity. Welcome to Part II of…
7 Reasons Why You Should Join A Student Organization Or Club
The first year of university can be intimidating, especially for the introvert and for those going to a school where they don’t know anyone. Some look at it as a chance to recreate themselves, starting afresh… while others arrive on…
How To Get Off The Waitlist & Admitted To University
So, you’ve been waitlisted; bummer, we know. But it isn’t the end of the world! The beauty of being waitlisted is that the university admissions team saw enough in you and your application that they didn’t want to write you…
What’s the difference between a 4-year university and community college?
Whether you are graduating with your associate’s degree and are ready to transition from community college to a 4-year university, or you are a soon-to-be undergraduate student trying to figure out which type of school to apply to… it is…
Tips for Studying Abroad – Part I
Anyone who has studied abroad would tell prospective students that they simply have to do it, if they can make it work. Studying abroad is an incredibly fulfilling and humbling experience that leaves students with a serious case of the…
Looking for a bursary? This site has been helping students over the past decade, in this pursuit. It provides the necessary information and a curated repository of resources that explains how bursaries work in South Africa, where to find the latest opportunities, who qualifies, and how to apply — with verified links to the main funders and programmes. For a constantly updated list of active bursaries, use our curated repository here on Bursaries-SouthAfrica.co.za (bookmark this page for new posts daily).
Be sure to check out these useful resources, for more information and guidance.
- Bursaries Resources and Guides
- Bursary Application Submissions – Combined “One PDF” Pack
- Bursary Interview Questions – 30 Questions + Answer Patterns
- Student CV (No Experience) – One-Page Template for Bursaries
- Bursary Reference Letter – Request Script + Template
- Affidavit for Bursary Applications – Templates + How to Get It Done
- Why Do You Deserve This Bursary? – 3 Answer Structures + Examples
- Bursary Motivation Letter – 5 Typical Templates (Copy + Edit)
- Bursary Application Checklist – The One-Folder Method (2026/2027)
