Key dates
University application closing dates and funding deadlines, soonest first. These are typical dates — always confirm on the official site.
Closest deadlines
BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Johannesburg · 30 Sept 2026
Diploma in Nursing
Durban University of Technology · 30 Sept 2026
BEd Foundation Phase Teaching
University of Johannesburg · 30 Sept 2026
BEd Intermediate Phase Teaching
University of Pretoria · 30 Sept 2026
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of Johannesburg · 30 Sept 2026
BA Psychology
University of Johannesburg · 30 Sept 2026
BA Psychology
Rhodes University · 30 Sept 2026
BCom Business Management
University of Johannesburg · 30 Sept 2026
Diploma in Architectural Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology · 30 Sept 2026
Diploma in Accounting
Tshwane University of Technology · 30 Sept 2026
Diploma in Business Management
Tshwane University of Technology · 30 Sept 2026
National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical
Tshwane University of Technology · 30 Sept 2026
Bachelor of Nursing (BCur)
University of KwaZulu-Natal · 30 Sept 2026
BEng Electrical Engineering
University of Pretoria · 30 Sept 2026
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology · 30 Sept 2026
Season / rolling dates
NSFAS — National Student Financial Aid Scheme
Funding · Check website
Applications normally open around September when Grade 12 results are released and close between January and February. Always check the NSFAS portal for exact dates.
Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme
Funding · Check website
Applications typically open in September and close in October for the following academic year.
Sasol Foundation Tertiary Bursaries
Funding · Check website
Applications typically open mid-year and close around August each year.
Eskom Bursary Scheme
Funding · Check website
Applications usually open between March and April for the following academic year.
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship & Scholarship
Funding · Check website
The selection process typically opens in early Grade 12 and runs through to early university intake. Check the website for the current intake cycle.
Transnet Bursary
Funding · Check website
Applications generally open mid-year. Check the Transnet careers portal.
Anglo American Zimele Bursaries
Funding · Check website
Applications typically open around July to September each year.
Old Mutual Tertiary Bursary
Funding · Check website
Applications usually open in the second half of the year. Check the Old Mutual careers site.
Vodacom Tertiary Bursary
NSFAS calendar (typical)
Grade 12 results released
NSFAS applications for new first-years typically open once results are out (usually around mid-January).
Funding decisions
NSFAS feedback on approval usually lands between February and April. Check your portal (myNSFAS) regularly.
Pending funding
Universities hold spots for students waiting on NSFAS — don't withdraw over a delay.
Always confirm exact NSFAS dates on nsfas.org.za.
Deadline reminders for your tracked items land in your notifications when they're a week away.