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  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A NSFAS LOAN

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A NSFAS LOAN

    Notice about application process

    NSFAS Application for First Year Students

    NSFAS Loan Agreeement Form: DHET / General

    NSFAS Loan Agreement Form: DHET / Teacher

    NSFAS Loan Agreement Form: DHET / Final Year

  • UCT Distinguished Teacher Award for 2026.

    UCT Distinguished Teacher Award for 2026

    Students and staff are hereby invited to submit nominations for the Distinguished Teacher Award for 2026.

    The Distinguished Teacher Award recognises excellent teaching and is the highest accolade awarded to teaching staff at all levels within the university. Through the award, the University of Cape Town acknowledges the primary place of teaching and learning in the university’s work. All full-time academic staff who have taught students at the institution for at least three years are eligible.

    Criteria

    Each year the Distinguished Teacher Award Committee considers nominations made by students and staff on behalf of a number of dedicated teachers. The committee examines each submission in accordance with a set of guidelines, terms of reference and selection criteria, including:

    ∙reflection on teaching practice

    ∙versatility in different teaching settings

    ∙transformational capacities

    ∙innovation in teaching

    ∙an influence on students’ career development

    ∙concern and sensitivity towards the needs of students

    ∙endorsements from colleagues and students

    ∙intellectual vigour and communication skills in the interpretation and presentation of subject matter

    ∙consistently outstanding student evaluations.

    The committee may recommend up to four recipients per year and, in exceptional cases, up to six recipients in a year.

    To submit a nomination

    Nominations should be submitted in the form of an email and should consist of a statement making the case for the award. The email can include:

    ∙details of excellence in teaching over a number of years

    ∙information about the nominee’s approach

    ∙where the strengths of the nominee lie, for example, whether the teacher’s strengths lie in lecturing to large classes, in laboratory instruction, in less formal teaching activities outside the classroom, or in an innovative teaching technique.

    Please submit nominations to Amanda Barratt before 22 May 2026.

    Upon acceptance of the nomination, nominees will be required to prepare for submission a teaching portfolio of no more than 50 pages, which includes their teaching philosophy, endorsements from students and colleagues, and anonymised student evaluation data for all courses taught for the last three years. Nominees are required to submit their documentation by 7 July 2026.

    For further information, please email Amanda or call her on 021 650 2614.

    Read the full list of past awardees…

  • R1.3 Billion Upfront Payments to Universities For Registration

    R1.3 Billion Upfront Payments to Universities For Registration

    The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has paid R1, 3 billion to 26 public universities, a figure set aside to advance payment of registration fees for students from disadvantaged backgrounds so that they can be admitted for their studies.

    This payment equates to at least 15% of total and final budget that each university may get for enrolling students, who are eligible for government funding when a final reconciliation of the numbers of enrolled students is confirmed at the end of the registration period.

    NSFAS spokesperson, Kagisho Mamabolo says they expect universities to work with them to ensure that registration of funded students goes as smooth as possible because government has confirmed funding.

    “All returning students, who were funded in 2016, should not panic as they will automatically be funded in 2026 without having to apply for financial aid, provided they have signed the agreement form for financial assistance and they have passed at least 50% of their enrolled modules”.

    Over 160 000 students have been approved for funding, and NSFAS is confident that there will not be any student turned away, who has secured space, because of lack of funding.

    “We expect that our students will be treated fairly and not be discriminated against based on their backgrounds,” he said.

    While there are still some students who have not received confirmatory SMSes from NSFAS, Mr Mamabolo has reassured the public, saying “the Scheme will continue to approve more students every day and is expected to finalise all applications by close of business on 27 January 2026”.

    Applications for funding for university students are now officially closed, and there will be no extension, while TVET college students still have until midnight 14 February 2026 to submit their applications.

    NSFAS management is expected to address the nation on the 2026 financial aid statistics awarded to students at universities and TVET colleges, by next week.

    Issued by

    Marketing and Communications Department
    23 January 2026, Cape Town

    Media Liaison Office:
    Mr Tsepo Khanye, 079 348 0894 or 021 763 3200
    Mr Siphe Matomela, 074 851 5277
    Email: media@nsfas.org.za

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  • FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT 2026/2027 Application

    FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT 2026/2027 Application

    FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT 2026/2027 Application Call is OPEN Workshops and Fullbright Foreign Student Application Workshops​

    Grants for S.A. university graduates to pursue a Master’s or Doctoral degree at an accredited U.S. university (excludes studies that require contact with patients). Students are selected through a rigorous application and interview process.
    Preliminary Applications for the 2026/2027 Academic year are open. You may apply at: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international
    Eligibility
    • Be a South African Citizen
    • Have a 4-year B Tech degree or a 3-year Bachelors degree plus Honors year when applying for Masters
    • Have a Master’s degree when applying for a Doctoral degree
    • For Non-Degree studies: Applicants must be registered for a Ph.D. at a South African university
    What do we look for in our applicants?
    • Academic excellence
    • Required scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for each specific field of study
    • Clearly written study objectives
    • Demonstrable ambassadorial skills with evidence of cultural sensitivity and a genuine desire to learn more about the United States and share with American citizens aspects of South African culture
    • Experience and interest in extracurricular and community activities,
    • Evidence of leadership potential, and
    • ​A desire to further the Fulbright Program and give back to your home country upon returning.
    The Selection Committee expects candidates to conduct a thorough university search and to identify institutions in the U. S. which are a strong fit for their academic, personal and professional goals. Applicants must show clear reasons for selecting their U.S. university preferences.
    Fulbright/IIE will apply to U.S. universities on the applicants behalf and does not guarantee choice of university.
    Applications may be completed online at: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international  Application deadline is: April 17, 2026 (incomplete or late applications will not be considered)
    We will be hosting 3 Fulbright Foreign Student application  workshops at the American Corner. The American Corner is situated inside the Central Library, Corner of Parade and Darling Streets, Cape Town.
    February 23: 4-5pm,
    March 16: 1-2pm,
    April 5: 5-6pm,
    RSVP: williamskm@state.gov
    For more information on the Fulbright Program: https://za.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educational-exchanges/fulbright-flagship-programs/
    Application Questions: Fulbright_Program_Safrica@state.gov