About this bursary
The National Empowerment Fund supports postgraduate study in scarce-skills fields as part of its broader mandate to fund black economic participation and empowerment in South Africa.
Funding tends to prioritise fields identified as critical to the country's economic development, which can include anything from engineering to finance depending on the current funding cycle.
As a fund with a wider economic empowerment mandate beyond just bursaries, the NEF's education funding is generally more selective and postgraduate-focused than broader schemes like NSFAS.
Eligibility snapshot
Eligibility criteria, funding amounts and application deadlines are set by the provider and change from year to year — always check the official site below before applying.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official NEF Bursary page for eligibility criteria and how to apply.