Undergraduate Full-time Students with South African Citizenship or Permanent Residence
This rebate is designed for undergraduate full-time students who meet specific criteria regarding citizenship, family income, and funding. Below are the details of eligibility and application requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
- The student must be a South African citizen or hold South African permanent residence (proof must be provided).
- The student must have siblings at UCT who are also studying towards a full-time undergraduate degree.
- Total family income must be between R600,000 and R750,000 per annum.
- The student or their siblings must not be in receipt of financial assistance, sponsorship, or the UCT Staff Tuition rate.
Bursary Award
Upon successful application to the Manager, Student Financial Aid Office, eligible students will receive a bursary equivalent to 20% of their tuition fees.
Important Conditions
- This concession does not apply to the tuition fees of the first child.
- Funding received will be limited to the costs of all courses registered for at the start of the academic year.
- Funding will be adjusted should a sibling cancel any course(s) or receive alternate funding.
Special Consideration
Families with more than two siblings in full-time undergraduate study at UCT, and whose income exceeds the stated cut-off, may apply for special consideration.
Annual Application Requirement
This funding is not automatically renewed. Students must apply for the bursary every year by the closing date to verify they still met the qualifying criteria.
Additional Notes
This application may not be used if no application for NSFAS or GAP funding was made.