Apply for Funding

• Employers of parents, friends, family
• Religious organisations
• Clubs, societies
• Your local municipality
• The institute or council of a specific career field
• Your local newspaper, magazines, the local library
• Career websites

• Write a short letter to ask for application forms for all the bursaries that you think you are eligible for.
• Apply early, well before the closing date - applications are not accepted after the closing date.
• Apply only for those bursaries you are eligible for.
• Apply for as many bursaries as possible.
• Only accept one bursary unless the organisation says you may apply for others.
• Be prepared for disappointment - you may not be successful the first time or the second time.
• Try to make another plan in case you do not get a bursary.
• A neat, accurate and honest application makes a good impression.

• Answer all the questions.
• Complete the form neatly in print.
• Use black or blue ink only.
• Keep the form clean and in good condition.
• Carefully check the form for mistakes.
• Be completely accurate.
• Be completely honest.
• 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.
• Ensure you attach all the supporting documents requested by the organisation

Students who wish to apply for external bursaries, scholarships or loans must apply directly with the companies or organisations offering the funding.

Students who wish to apply for University-administered awards, CPUT Scholarship, Merit bursaries, Deans merit bursary from CPUT, must apply at the Financial Aid Office.

Application forms for university administered funding is available from the Financial Aid Offices on the Bellville, Cape Town, Mowbray and Wellington campuses.

Complete and return the application form by the closing dates, along with the necessary supporting documentation.

Always adhere to closing dates. Late applications or late submission of documentation will result in forfeiture of financial assistance.

Consult the notice boards in the vicinity of the Financial Aid Office regularly for important and relevant information regarding financial assistance.

University-administered awards, Merit bursaries from CPUT, external bursary and scholarship funds are administered by the Financial Aid Office.

To access allocated funds students can visit or contact the Financial Aid Office.

Loans offered by financial institutions are usually paid directly to the student.