Disability Bursary Programme
You must be a student with a disability, have household income of R600,000 or less per year, and meet NSFAS academic requirements.
Open · closes 31 Oct 2026
Bursary
Applications close 31 October 2026
Applications are for 2027 funding.
About
Financial support for students with disabilities to access higher education. It can fund study costs and additional teaching or personal support that helps students participate in teaching and learning.
What it covers
- Registration and study fees
- Assistive devices, subject to approval and applicable NSFAS processes
- Additional teaching or personal support, subject to eligibility and approval
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transport
Who can apply
Be a student with a disability
Household income of R600,000 or less per year
Meet NSFAS academic requirements
Submit the NSFAS Consent Form
Submit the NSFAS Disability Annexure unless already receiving funding for students with disabilities
Provide an additional medical or professional report where required
Documents to prepare
Supporting documents required for the application
Completed and signed NSFAS Consent Form
Completed, stamped and signed NSFAS Disability Annexure, unless already receiving funding for students with disabilities
Medical or professional report where required
How to apply
- 1Create or log in to a myNSFAS account
- 2Complete personal and household information, including accurate household income
- 3Complete and submit the NSFAS Consent Form and Disability Annexure
- 4Upload the required supporting documents
- 5Check the information and documents, then submit the application
- 6Save the reference number and track the application on myNSFAS
Sources
Official sourceNSFASChecked against www.nsfas.org.za on 23 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.