UNISA PG Diploma & Honors Bursary: What you need to know and how to apply

• Funding coverage: Tuition fees for Postgraduate Diploma and Honours qualifications at UNISA
• Eligibility: South African citizens registered for NQF Level 8 PG Diploma or Honours programmes
• Application period: Opens 15 October 2025 and closes 19 December 2025
• Application method: Only online applications via the myUnisa portal are accepted; no hard copies, emails, or late submissions
• Registration requirement: Students must be temporarily registered by 31 January 2026 for bursary activation
• Returning beneficiaries: Must reapply each academic year for the same qualification, subject to bursary guidelines
• Selection criteria: Academic performance (minimum average of 50%), financial need, and availability of funds
• https://bursariesguru.co.za/postgraduate-diploma-and-honours-bursary/

🌍 Key Benefits

• Tuition fee support: Helps cover educational costs for postgraduate diploma and honors students
• Encouragement for higher education: Enables academically deserving students to continue their studies despite financial challenges
• Support for UNISA alumni: Specifically assists UNISA graduates progressing to postgraduate qualifications

📅 Important Dates

• Applications open: 15 October 2025
• Applications close: 19 December 2025
• Temporary registration deadline: 31 January 2026

📌 How to Apply

1. Log in to the myUnisa portal.
2. Complete the online bursary application form.
3. Ensure you are temporarily registered for your qualification by 31 January 2026.
4. Submit before the closing date—late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

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