Bursaries are usually given to students based on personal circumstances. This may be situations like coming from a disadvantaged background, living in a low income household or residing in a particular area.

The CST Foundation Bursaries are awarded to students who require financial assistance to access post-secondary education for the first time. From university degrees to apprenticeships, all Canadian post-secondary education programs are eligible for bursaries.

A bursary is a given to students based on financial circumstances, and less on academic merit. Bursaries are usually one-time and do not need to be paid back. Do your research to find out which organizations have bursaries you qualify for. They have strict deadlines, so make sure you apply in time.

University financial aid Most universities offer bursaries or grants to students that have excelled in their previous studies or on the sports field. Check with your university's financial aid office whether you are eligible for any of these bursaries or awards, and make sure that you apply before the closing date.

A letter of application to the Bursaries Committee responding to the advert in the media, clearly stating the field of study desired, age, day time telephone number, fax and e-mail address for easy communication. 2. A certified Photostat copies of Education Certificates, Transcripts and Curriculum Vitae.

The bursary scheme is part of the Free State provincial government's drive to address the shortage of skills in identified scarce skills, including Mathematics, Science, Technology and Accountancy. The allocation of bursaries will ensure that the government recruit and attract students in the scarce skills categories.