If you are a returning student needing financial help, the registration portal provides a comprehensive list of bursaries you may qualify for. We have compiled the list of available bursaries below to assist you further. We encourage you to review the list and identify which bursary may be the best fit for you.
Please ensure that you have read and fully understood the following conditions before submitting your bursary application:
- Students can apply for more than one bursary category; however, the maximum amount that can be granted per year cannot exceed 20% of the programme fees. It is important to note that this rule may not apply to scholarships. Also, if a student is already on a scholarship, they are not eligible for another bursary.
- To ensure that your application is considered, it is crucial to submit it before 1 March 2025 along with all the required supporting documents. This includes items like exam results or a letter from a sports union. Please note that applications submitted after the deadline or without the proper documentation will not be considered.
- Please be aware that all bursary applications are subject to approval and will only be processed after the student registration is finalised. To proceed with the process, the necessary payment must be made at the point of registration. Once the bursary approvals are finalised, a fee credit will be issued to the student.
- If a student has received a bursary or scholarship approval letter at registration, they can pay using direct EFT and their student number as a reference, subtracting the approved scholarship amount from the amount due.
The Aggregate Distinction Award
Any student who, in the previous academic year, obtained a 75% aggregate for any Full-Time or Part-Time Contact Qualification qualifies for an academic award of R5000 in respect of tuition fees only. Students are required to be registered for a full complement of modules, and if in the final year of completion, this must be a minimum of six modules.
Bursary-Family Loyalty
This is awarded to any student with an immediate family member who is concurrently studying at The IIE’s Varsity College/ IIE’s Vega/ IIE’s MSA. The value of the bursary is 5% of the qualification tuition only, which each student is registered for in the current academic year, provided the account payer is the same individual or company. This applies to both full-time and part-time students on contact or distance programmes.
To complete your Bursary-Family Loyalty application, you must include proof that you are family (upload ID copies for both family members studying and an ID copy of the Account Payer or Company sponsor letter).
National Sports Club Bursaries
Bursaries are available to students who are interested in becoming a member of our national competitive Sports Club, the IIE MSA Basketball Club. Bursaries are awarded depending on the positional and transformation requirements, who have achieved a high level of sporting performance (e.g. provincial or national representation).
To complete your application for this category, please submit the following documentation:
If you have already been awarded a bursary – upload your Bursary Confirmation Letter
If this is the first time applying for a bursary – upload the following documents.
Bursary Application Form
Sporting CV – 2024 achievements
Supporting Evidence – letters from federation confirming your selection to a national/provincial team
Sports Club Administrator Bursary
Critical to the success of each Sports Club on campus are the dedicated, committed and experienced Sports Club Administrators. If you’re passionate about any of the sports clubs offered at your campus, and you have the administration skills and energy to see it grow in a student environment, you can apply to become a IIE MSA Sports Club Administrator.
To complete your application for this category please submit the following documentation:
If you have already been awarded a bursary – upload your Bursary Confirmation Letter
If this is the first time applying for a bursary – upload the following documents.
- Bursary Application Form
- CV
- Supporting Evidence – reference letters related to leadership and administration experience.
Discretionary Sport Bursaries
Students who have achieved National Senior Protea colours in 2024, can apply for a sport bursary under the Discretionary bursary category. Preference is given to students participating in sporting disciplines whereby The IIE participate in the USSA (University Sport South Africa) Championships, such as golf or swimming (available at all campuses).
To complete your application for this category please submit the following documentation:
If you have already been awarded a bursary – upload your Bursary Confirmation Letter
If this is the first time applying for a bursary – upload the following documents:
- Bursary Application Form
- Sporting CV – 2024 achievements
- Supporting Evidence – letters from federation confirming your selection to a national/provincial team
Social Committee Bursary
This bursary is intended to recognise leadership at IIE’s MSA - any current student who is elected to the Social Committee will receive a leadership bursary which is in accordance with the existing “IIE MSA Voice Constitution”. This is a one-year bursary based on performance.
IIE MSA Cares Bursary
This bursary is intended to recognise leadership at IIE MSA in community engagement - any current student who represents The IIE’s MSA on IIE MSA Cares will receive a leadership bursary which is in accordance with the existing “IIE MSA Voice Constitution” policy for the determination of the value and criteria.
IIE MSA Voice
This bursary is awarded for one year only and is intended to recognise and acknowledge leadership at IIE MSA. Students who are the recipients of this bursary are students who have been elected to represent the greater student body in the main student body forum. Any current student who represents IIE MSA on IIE MSA Voice will receive a leadership bursary which is in accordance with the existing “IIE MSA Voice Constitution” policy for the determination of the value and criteria.
Career Services/Industry Ambassadors
This bursary is intended to recognise leadership at IIE’s MSA in the Career Services/Industry - any current student who represents IIE MSA as a Career Services/Industry Ambassador will receive a leadership bursary, for one year only, which is in accordance with the existing “IIE MSA Voice Constitution” policy for the determination of the value and criteria.
Sports Committee Bursary
This bursary is intended to recognise leadership at The IIE’s MSA - any current student who is elected to the Sports Committee will receive an engagement bursary which is in accordance with the existing “IIE MSA Voice Constitution”. This is a one-year bursary based on performance and excludes the chairperson of the committee.