Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has opened applications for a variety of bursaries for the 2025 academic year, offering financial support to both undergraduate and postgraduate students across multiple disciplines. Below is a comprehensive guide to the available bursaries, eligibility criteria, application processes, and deadlines.
🎓 Nelson Mandela University Bursaries for 2025
1. Tegkor/Nelson Mandela University Accounting Bursary
Eligibility: South African citizens pursuing or intending to pursue qualifications in BCom Accounting, BCom Accounting Sciences, BCom General Accounting, or related postgraduate diplomas.
Target Group: Students from the “missing middle” income group (household income between R350,000 and R600,000).
Benefits: Bursary amounts up to R12,500, credited directly to the student’s account.
Application Deadline: 14 Jume 2025.
Application Process: Submit applications via the Moodle Marketing & Events Page.
Contact: Mrs. Ayesha Le Roux at ayesha.leroux@mandela.ac.za or call 041 504 2154.
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2. Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Bursary
Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Faculty of Humanities.
Benefits: Covers tuition fees, books, a once-off laptop purchase, travel, and living expenses.
Conditions: Renewal contingent upon passing all modules each year with at least 60%.
Application Process: Administered by NMU’s Bursaries and Scholarship Directorate.
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3. Postgraduate Part-Time Scholarship
Eligibility: South African citizens, permanent residents, and international students enrolling in part-time master’s or doctoral programs.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025.
Application Process: Submit the application form and accompanying documents via email to Ms. Welma van Heerden at Welma.VanHeerden@mandela.ac.za.
4. merSETA Bursary for Historical Debt
Eligibility: Graduates of NMU who are unable to receive their certificates due to unpaid historic debt.
Fields Covered: Engineering, ICT, Finance, HR, and Marketing.
Application Deadline: 21 June 2025.
Application Process: Email all required documents to FinancialAid@mandela.ac.za with the subject line: “OFFICE OF PREMIER/ MERSETA (APPLICATION FOR HISTORICAL DEBT)”.
5. Sport Bursaries
Eligibility: Students who have demonstrated the ability to compete at a high level in sports.
Benefits: Varying amounts based on the level of competition and performance.
Application Deadline: 30 September.
Application Process: Obtain application forms from the Sports Bureau.
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6. External Bursaries
Examples:
PetroSA Bursary: For students in Geology, Engineering, Finance, and related fields.
PPS Chairman’s Fund Scholarship: Based on academic merit, covering tuition, books, accommodation, and allowance.
SAPREF Bursary: For Engineering and Information Systems students.
Application Deadlines: Vary per bursary; for instance, PetroSA closes on 31 August, PPS on 15 January, and SAPREF on 28 January.
Application Process: Specific to each bursary; refer to the respective bursary’s application guidelines.
For more detailed information on each bursary, application forms, and updates, please visit the Nelson Mandela University Financial Aid Bursaries page.
Feel free to reach out if you need assistance with the application process or have specific questions about any of the bursaries.
