{"id":7827,"date":"2024-02-22T08:39:20","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T08:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?page_id=7827"},"modified":"2024-02-22T08:39:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T08:39:20","slug":"cput-bursaries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/cput-bursaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Cput Bursaries 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Financial aid is money awarded to students who are financially needy and academically competent, or have a high level of academic achievement. The money can be used to pay for study-related costs as determined by the donor such as tuition fees, accommodation, meals, and books.<\/p><div class=\"forms-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"forms-812442913\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Honours and BTech students are invited to apply for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) scholarships tenable at CPUT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This grant is exclusively for South African citizens.<\/li><li>The forms must be hand-delivered at the CPGS offices.<\/li><li>The assessment will be done by CPGS in line with other bursaries that are managed by CPGS.<\/li><li>NB: late and incomplete applications will not be considered.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that only the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cput.ac.za\/storage\/research\/cpgs\/funding\/nsfas_btech_courses_feb2015.xlsx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">courses listed here<\/a>&nbsp;are applicable for funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cput.ac.za\/storage\/research\/cpgs\/funding\/nsfas_btech_call_feb2015.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External bursaries and scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>External bursaries and scholarships are offered by off-campus organisations such as companies, NGOs, government departments, and SETAs. Students must apply to these organisations directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Financial Aid Office has compiled a list of donors who provide financial aid to applicants who meet certain criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where else to look for bursaries and scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Employers of parents, friends, family<\/li><li>Religious organisations<\/li><li>Clubs, societies<\/li><li>Your local municipality<\/li><li>The institute or council of a specific career field<\/li><li>Your local newspaper, magazines, the local library<\/li><li>Career websites<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to apply for a bursary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Write a short letter to ask for application forms for all the bursaries that you think you are eligible for.<\/li><li>Apply early, well before the closing date &#8211; applications are not accepted after the closing date.<\/li><li>Apply only for those bursaries you are eligible for.<\/li><li>Apply for as many bursaries as possible.<\/li><li>Only accept one bursary unless the organisation says you may apply for others.<\/li><li>Be prepared for disappointment &#8211; you may not be successful the first time or the second time.<\/li><li>Try to make another plan in case you do not get a bursary.<\/li><li>A neat, accurate and honest application makes a good impression.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you fill in your application form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Answer all the questions.<\/li><li>Complete the form neatly in print.<\/li><li>Use black or blue ink only.<\/li><li>Keep the form clean and in good condition.<\/li><li>Carefully check the form for mistakes.<\/li><li>Be completely accurate.<\/li><li>Be completely honest.<\/li><li>Include a certified copy of your most recent examination results signed by a Commissioner of Oaths, usually found at the local Post Office or Police Station.<\/li><li>Ensure you attach all the supporting documents requested by the organisation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cput.ac.za\/study\/funding\/undergraduate\/apply#accessfunds\">How to access allocated funds<\/a><\/p><div class=\"forms-content\" id=\"forms-4196713690\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"forms-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"forms-1499159036\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"forms-cpc\" id=\"forms-2402991195\"><hr>\n<h1>Did You Know : Top 15 Free Online Learning Platforms<\/h1>\n\n<ol>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Free Online Education Degrees : Coursera:<\/strong>\n    <p>Coursera partners with universities and organizations worldwide to offer a wide range of courses. 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