FEM Bursary Programme for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
DEADLINE: 24 November 2024
FEM is committed to developing the skills of individuals who express an interest to study towards qualifications that will contribute to our sector i.e. Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment and the Faculty of Health Sciences. Students must be performing well academically and should be in good financial standing with the University. The FEM bursary is reserved for applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds and who do not have the means to fund their own studies.
Bursary Criteria
- South African citizens only
- Students in the Health Sciences and Engineering Faculty
- All students must be in good financial standing with their university i.e. no outstanding fees from the previous academic years
- Preference will be given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Combined household income must not exceed R 380 000,00 per annum
- Students with a good academic record
- Students who have been accepted to study at an approved institution or a South African public University
- Students must have successfully completed their first year of study i.e. no first year or post graduate students will be considered
Also Check: The Cape Town International Convention Centre bursary for the 2025 academic year- CTICC Bursary 2025
Required application documents
- A valid South African ID
- Most recent official academic record
- FEM bursary application form
- Proof of income from your parents/guardians, e.g. payslips
- Social grant documentation
- Affidavit if any parent or guardian is unemployed or does not financially support you
- Death certificate of parent(s), if applicable
- Divorce certificate of parent(s), if applicable
FEM bursary benefits
- Full time tuition
- Prescribed textbooks
- Monthly stipend
- Accommodation*
- Meals*
*Accommodation and meals – approval will be determined solely at the discretion of FEM.
