NSFAS applications open Applications for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are now open for those who missed the deadline last year. Those hoping to study at public universities have until 20 January to apply for financial aid. For potential students of technical and vocational education and training(T-VET) colleges 14 February is D-Day. The … Read more
NSFAS expands access to higher education Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande says tremendous progress has been made in making higher education more accessible to the poor through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) over the years. The Minister was briefing media on Thursday, in Pretoria, on Higher Education and Training Sector’s state of readiness … Read more
NSFAS process funding applications For 2025/2026 The scheme is now busy finalising the processing and evaluation of the applications it received during the first phase. January 15, 2025/2026 Students wanting to apply for a NSFAS loan still have time. AS the 2025/2026 tertiary education academic year begins, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is … Read more
NSFAS invites 2025/2026 applications Students who were not previously funded or not funded in 2016 will only be able to apply from 1 September. THE National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is inviting applications for the 2025/2026 academic year. Grade 12 pupils and post-matrics may submit applications. The NSFAS Student Centred Model has been live … Read more
Awarded By: APIA Scholars Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards varies.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria: Must be a US citizen, national, or legal permanent resident, Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. Must be enrolling as an undergraduate … Read more
Awarded By: Asian Pacific Fund Number of Awards & Eligibility: Five awards offered annually.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria: This award is for U.S. students. Must be a resident of an eligible California county. Must be of Filipino heritage (50 percent or more). Must major in math, computer science, engineering or the … Read more
Awarded By: Hawai’i Community Foundation Number of Awards & Eligibility: Two awards offered annually.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria: This award is for U.S. students. Must be a resident of Hawaii. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be of Filipino ancestry. Must major in nursing. Must plan to attend an accredited two- … Read more
If you are a Filipino student and need help to pay for college, there are scholarships to apply for. Filipino scholarships are part of the ethnic group of Asian and/or Pacific Islander. To apply, you may need to discuss your Filipino heritage in an essay. In fact, some providers ask if you speak a Filipino … Read more
NSFAS reopens application window The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will open a second and final application window for students who missed the previous deadline. “We are calling on all young people who missed the first application phase this year and need NSFAS financial support, to take advantage of this second opportunity and submit … Read more
NSFAS Appeal Process For for Unsuccessful Applicants Students who are unsuccessful in their first application attempt may appeal by submitting the “Appeals Form” before a pre-determined closing date in order to be considered by the University or College’s Appeals Committee. Appeals will only be considered if there is funding available to make a loan or … Read more