Nelson Mandela University invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme for 2025 academic year.
Bursary Application closing date: 21 February 2025
The Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology at Nelson Mandela University is offering a financial lifeline to students facing historic debt. The 2025 Bursary Programme aims to assist students who have completed their studies but are unable to graduate due to outstanding fees.
Who Can Apply?
The bursary is open to:
- Graduates of Nelson Mandela University who are unable to receive their certificates due to unpaid historic debt.
- Students who have met graduation requirements but cannot officially graduate because of outstanding financial obligations.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary focuses on students who have completed qualifications in the following areas:
Main Focus Areas:
- Engineering
- ICT
- Finance
- HR
- Marketing
Additional merSETA-Recognized Qualifications:
- Operations Management
- Financial Accounting
- Mechatronics
- Metallurgy
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Wind Turbine Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Project/Programme Management
- Computer Sciences
- Human Resources Management
- Marketing or Advertising
- Supply Chain/Logistics
- Manufacturing Production Operations
- General Management
- ICT
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this bursary, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Residency: Must be from the Eastern Cape (students from other provinces will not be considered).
- Qualification Completion: Must have completed a qualification in the prescribed fields, with a completion letter attached to the application.
- Outstanding Debt: Must have unpaid historic debt preventing graduation.
- Applicable to Both Current and Past Students.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents along with their application:
- Clear copy of ID (certification is not required, but unclear documents will be rejected).
- Completion Letter/Certificate/Academic Record indicating the qualification obtained and the date it was achieved.
- Signed and fully completed merSETA Bursary Form (attached to the bursary announcement).
Application Process & Deadline
- Closing Date: 21 February 2025.
- Submission: Email all required documents to FinancialAid@mandela.ac.za.
- Subject Line: OFFICE OF PREMIER/ MERSETA (APPLICATION FOR HISTORICAL DEBT).
Priority Consideration
While all eligible students are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to applicants from the Eastern Cape.
This initiative is a crucial step in ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder deserving students from achieving their academic and professional goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to clear your debt and officially graduate from Nelson Mandela University!
For more details, reach out to Financial Aid at FinancialAid@mandela.ac.za.