Bursaries are essential because they lighten the financial burden of acquiringeducation.
Education is a basic need in the 21st century, whether you choose formal employment or entrepreneurship.
The world needs intelligent people to solve current and future social, economic and religious issues.
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So, what are the advantages of bursaries in South Africa?
Education is one of the most expensive basic needs today.
The future of humanity is dim because many youths are uncertain about their future.
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They are dropping out of school because they lack fees and money for personal needs.
The good news is thatMzansihas bursaries to secure the youths' future.
What is a bursary?
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It enables a person to study at a particular learning institution.
A bursary, scholarship, fellowship, or grantare different things.
Alternatives to bursaries in South Africa
Compare bursary vs scholarship before deciding what is best for you.
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These are the most common academic financial aids in Mzansi.
However, it would help if you learn more about other student financial support programs available in the country.
Organizations and individuals extend bursaries to students from low-income earning families.
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Why should I be awarded a bursary?
You deserve a bursary if you have exceptional academic potential but need money to help you explore that potential.
Charity organizations give grants to specific groups of students.
Brusaries allow students with low income to pursue their educational dreams. Photo: @Brothers91Source: Getty Images
They are based on social or religious backgrounds, regions, disabilities, and other factors.
The only similarity among all these financial support systems is that you do not pay back the money.
There are multiple advantages and disadvantages of learnerships.
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However, it is available for students at public universities orTVET collegesonly.
Student loans
A student loan is a great alternative when you miss a bursary.
So, what is a student loan?
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So, what are the advantages and disadvantages ofstudy loans?
It would help if you also stay on the lookout for other educational funding options discussed above.
You feel rewarded because you worked so hard to qualify to the next level.
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A matric certificate is essential when applying for any course in a higher learning institution.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
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