Postgraduate Diploma and Honours bursary
Eligible applicants are South African citizens who meet the stated UNISA qualification and academic criteria; UNISA temporary or fixed-term contract employees may also apply if they meet those criteria.
Open · closes 30 Nov 2026
Bursary
Applications close 30 November 2026
2027 application period
About
This bursary helps qualifying South African UNISA alumni pay tuition fees for postgraduate diploma and honours studies. Funding depends on eligibility, academic performance and available funds, and can cover up to two consecutive years subject to an approved re-application for the second year.
What it covers
- UNISA tuition fees only
Who can apply
Returning beneficiaries: UNISA NQF level 8 postgraduate diploma or honours students who passed previously funded or registered modules with an average of at least 50%.
New applicants: UNISA NQF level 7 degree or advanced diploma alumni who completed the qualification by 2027-01-31 and achieved at least a 60% average across the entire undergraduate qualification.
New applicants: UNISA NQF level 8 postgraduate diploma or honours students in their second year who passed at least three modules in the same previously registered qualification with an average of at least 60%.
Students must be temporarily registered by 2027-01-31 for registration to be activated if awarded.
Returning beneficiaries must re-apply for each academic year.
UNISA permanent staff, non-South African citizens, specified Graduate School of Business Leadership students, and students who have completed an NQF level 8 to 10 postgraduate degree are not eligible.
Documents to prepare
Signed bursary contract, if awarded.
For a refund to the student: certified ID copy issued within the previous six months and proof of payment showing the payment and student account holder's name.
For a refund to a third party: student's certified ID copy issued within the previous six months; proof of payment showing the third party as payer; third party's bank account confirmation letter; and third party's certified ID copy issued
For a company tuition loan refund: company documentation proving the loan, such as a signed loan agreement.
How to apply
- 1Submit an online application through the myUnisa bursary application link during the application period; hard-copy, email, hand-delivered, late or incomplete applications are not considered.
- 2If awarded, submit the signed bursary contract to the designated postgraduate bursary officer as instructed by email.
- 3If you paid your own registration fees and are eligible for a refund, submit your banking details through the provided bank link using your own account, and send the requested documents by email.
Sources
Official sourceUNISAChecked against w2.unisa.ac.za on 30 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.