Tshwane University of Technology Bursaries 2025-2026

Tshwane University of Technology Bursaries 2025-2026; TUT Merit Bursary

The Tshwane University of University offers various bursaries to support students in their academic journey for the 2025-2026 academic year. A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding Authority to an individual or group. It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals to study. TUT bursaries cover a range of fields including engineering, business and humanities among others. this article will outline the available bursaries, eligibility criteria and application processes to help students secure the necessary funding for their studies.

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Academic Merit Bursaries from the University

Merit Bursaries are allocated to a range of students from first-time entering students to undergraduate students. It intends to attract and retain quality students by rewarding prior or current performance excellence of academic and non-academic nature.

Academic Merit Bursary for New Entrant First-year Students

These bursaries are made available to newcomer students who enrol for a National Diploma or BTech at the University for the first time after Grade 12.
Only South African citizens may apply for these bursaries.
Students who enrol in special courses, short learning programs, and Foundation programs do not qualify for these bursaries.
A student only qualifies for the bursary if he/ she registers for all the modules of a specific course.
Students who have studied at other Universities students who have already studied at the University and who are undergraduate students again, do not qualify for these bursaries
Eligibility is determined by the average percentage of the rating score obtained on the Grade 12 certificate. Only the six subjects with the highest rating shall be taken into consideration (excluding Life Orientation) TUT postgraduate bursaries

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Only the six (6) subjects with the highest rating will be taken into consideration.

RATING CODE	AVERAGE %
7	85
6	75
5	65
4	55
3	45

Criteria and the value of the bursaries are subject to annual adjustment by FAC:

CRITERIA	VALUE OF BURSARY
	All Courses
7 or more subjects with an average rating score of 7	Determined annually
6 or more subjects with an average rating score of 7	Determined annually
6 or more subjects with an average rating score of 6	Determined annually
6 or more subjects with an average rating score of 5	Determined annually

Academic Merit Bursary for Undergraduate Returning Students

These bursaries are awarded to undergraduate students who are enrolled for National Diplomas and B Tech degrees at the University.
Students who have been enrolled at other institutions previously could qualify as well provided that they have obtained recognition for the subjects at the University.
Only South African citizens qualify for these bursaries.
Students who are enrolled in special courses, short learning programs, or Foundation courses do not qualify for these bursaries.
Bursaries are awarded for prior academic performance provided the student registers again at the University for an Undergraduate Qualification.
The average percentage is calculated according to the November results.
Students will only qualify if their SAPSE Credit (combined subject credits) is equal to or higher than 0,85 in their previous year of study. TUT postgraduate bursaries

Criteria and the value of the bursaries are subject to annual adjustment by the FAC:

CRITERIA	VALUE OF BURSARY (ALL COURSES)
> 85%	To be determined annually
75% TO 84%	To be determined annually
70% TO 74%	To be determined annually
< 70%	0

Read Also: NSFAS Requirements 2024-2025

Merit Bursaries for Non-Academic Performance – Tshwane University of Technology Bursaries 2025-2026

Sport bursaries
These bursaries aim to recruit and retain students who have shown exceptional sporting achievement. These bursaries are awarded to students who can prove that they have been selected and participated on a national or provincial level. TUT postgraduate bursaries

Funding is allocated by the Directorate of Sports Development annually. TUT postgraduate bursaries

Leadership bursaries
These bursaries are allocated to not only recruit students who have proven leadership abilities, but have also shown leadership skills in the Student Life & Governance Directorate.

TUT Merit Bursary

Special Talent bursaries
These bursaries are awarded to students who do not meet the prescribed academic requirements for a bursary, but who have special talents, for example, drawing, painting, singing, or dancing.

External Bursaries from various sources (Government & Private Sectors) – Tshwane University of Technology Bursaries 2025-2026

Introduction
This funding refers to bursaries that are allocated in consultation with Financial Aid or independently by an internal or external donor to University students who comply with a set of eligibility criteria as set by the donor. This can include bursaries allocated by the Private, Corporate, and Government Sectors. TUT postgraduate bursaries

Eligibility of Funding
Eligibility is tested solely by the specific donor. TUT postgraduate bursaries

Administration of Funding
The allocation of awards to externally funded students must be done under the requirements specified by the donor. The role of Financial Aid is to:

manage, account and allocate all funding received on behalf of the students by the University;
when requested provide donors with annual reports on funding allocated and study records of recipients;
if required provide information for annual audits on allocated funds;
when requested facilitate contact with donors and provide facilities for donor visits;
when requested provide selection support to donors in terms of distributing information to students, setting up interviews, and pre-screening applicants;
maintain records and a database of donor information;
keep close contact with existing donors and identify potential new donors;
annually report to the Financial Aid Committee on funding allocated.

External donors must provide pledge letters to Financial Aid indicating their commitment to support the relevant students. TUT postgraduate bursaries

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