Being a student should be a fun and exciting experience, a period in everyone’s life when they learn new skills, build trust and become a grown-up. Still, sometimes you need to get money for your studies and this becomes a tricky thing. When applying for a financial aid you should know what exactly to ask for and especially what you need.

A bursary is offered based on the financial needs of a student. If you wish to apply for a bursary, you need to provide a financial a financial disclosure form. Applicants must meet different requirements in order to get bursaries. Optional activities such as volunteering are taken into consideration to receive a bursary. The money is non-refundable but you have to pay back a percentage of the bursaries received in the academic year if you discontinue that extra activity.

Bursaries are provided by organizations like charities or churches. There are two types of bursaries, one is mean-tested bursary (offered for students whose parents earn less than a particular amount) and another is based on the performance of a student, which is scholarship.

Scholarships are offered according to the academic excellence. Grades are taken into consideration and counted when applying for a scholarship. Extracurricular activities are also taken into consideration for obtaining scholarships. Mainly, you need to provide a CV and grades when applying for it. It is also the situation in which students are automatically eligible for scholarships when they apply for admission.

Our best advice is that before you apply for a bursary or scholarship, to learn about the institution’s policies. Even though it can be a stressful and difficult process, in the end it will all worth the bother. Think everything through (you can also get advice from parents and close friends in the same situation) and get the best decision for you. After all, it’s your future career and life that it is laid ahead and you need to take the best decision possible.

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109 Responses to A Bursary or a Scholarship?

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2. Am a Ghanaian of 34years old and have a letter of offer to do masters in environmental, occupational health in Monash University but I can not afford so I need help that can make my dreams come true.

3. After thirteen (13) of professional experience in public health, I have acquired the maturity to decide in which area I intend to specialize. This study programme will contribute positively to the progress of my career as it suits perfectly as an upgrade of the current position I hold and allow me to develop my skills in health and safety matters in the Professional/competence based, Compensation, Credibility, and help to protect future generation in Ghana.
   Studying this courses/ programme included in this master programme will gives Greater understanding leads to better teaching practices and show a deep level of understanding and commitment to the profession, allowing our team to modify curriculum goals, adjust teaching methods, and enter leadership positions to enact the system-wide changes in education they wish to see.

4. I here by applying for a bursary to study year 2014.I want to be a teacher for a long time but because of finacial crisis here Iam siting home like i don,t have a vission while money is my dissapointer.I have to be help so that my desire might be fultiful i also want to help other people like teaching for me is not the matter of money but to build and transferred what i have to others.I will be very grateful if i shall be granted the bursary Yours faithfull Tsakani C Makhubela

5. Can you get it withought matric

6. i think i need it

7. I m doing mechanical engg. I have done 1st year and got
   58% without back logs…my father’s annual income is below 160000…could i get any scholarship based on dis..
   As my father is not able to pay fees..plzz help..suggest any online scholarship forums,.

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9. Well,actually i have seen everything that you stated in order to apply for the scholarship.i have join a university so far and now i have a fees problem.i would wish to apply for mean tested bursary.don i qualify?if yes,how can i apply for the same?thanks in advance.

10. I am applying for a bursary to further my education in 2013. I want to become a professional teacher but because of lack of finances, i have been volunteering in a Non-Governmental Organization. Please i need help to achieve my goal of becoming a professional teacher. I will be very much grateful if am granted the bursary. Yours Sincerely Diana Boateng.

11. I here by applying for a scholarship to study year 2014.I have always wanted to be an Accountant for a long time but because of financial crisis, here I am working at a low level and would like to upgrade and advance my dream career.I believe i can and be of help to other people and help in building up out country and also serving others.I will be very grateful if i shall be granted the scholarship.
    Yours faithfully,
    Peris Chege

12. i want to continue my study..but sad to say i cant because of financial problem..so im hoping that this can help me 🙂 tnx and god bless

13. My name is obua joel. I live in uganda, have been given admission from st agustine international universty in uganda to studay pharmacy leading to award of diploma, but the tution fees is usd $2000 and this is too much for me, please i need help, thanks

14. Good day
    I am applying for a bursary for a Bsc in International Communication and Media @ Eramus University Rotterdam in Holland. its a three year course and its a really amazing investment, please advise if you are able to assist or direct me in the right way

15. I have always wanted to be a health administrator of big health care providers at an international scale but due to limitations of finance my vision have always been delayed.
    i want to accomplish a bachelors degree in Public health administration and through this application and email i humbly request for assistance and financial support in form of a scholarship to elevate my academic prospects and achieve my career pursuits.
    Mukasa Aziz Hwards

16. I hereby applying for a bursary year 2014,I want to do Bachelors of Law but because of financial crisis ,I did not manage to go for it. I will be grateful if my name is put into your parental consideration.
    Thank You

17. it is very greatful to hard this and am so happy so geting more it was very important to join this bursary and happy for that

18. iam a first year student at the university of johannesburg and im doing BA psychology i here by apply for a bursary because of my financial constraints, iam a very ambotious, dynamic, hard working student who knows what she wants and what i want is to have a bright future that will help others as well to make it in life.In getting the bursary will help me to furthure my studies of being a psychologist so that i can make a difference in the world.
    yours faithfully Boitumelo Pule

19. I here by applying for the bursary to academic year 2013/2014. am a self sponsored student in one of the public universities in kenya, currently on my 2nd year, but due to lack of finance i am now stranded at home, community sponsored me the first year, am pursuing a degree in education(arts). i request for the financial assistance as also in later years, i will be able to help others. i will be grateful if i shall be awarded the bursary. yours faithful kitum sammy

20. Am a young man with high vision but it seems to be soon failing due to lack of support. Am an partial orphan and this is the cause of my need. i will be grateful if i shall be granted the bursary. yours faithfully Okello Stephen

21. I have a degree in Bachelor Of Veterinary Medicine from The University Of Nairobi and would like to pursue a Scholarship program so as to study MSc in Veterinary Public Health. Looking forward to your reply.

22. required field physics

23. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

    BURSARY APPLICATION

    first and foremost I humble myself before you and tell the main reason for applying this bursary, I am university student who has enrolled this year, in fact am a first year student, who is doing media studies, and am in need of financial assistance to pay for my course in future and also in the present. I have seen my results for first semester and I saw that I need a bursary to keep me going and do my academic year with pleasure.

    I will be happy if my request could be answered in conducive manner.

    yours faithfully
    Fanyana Solomon Mashaba.

24. I WISH TO APPLY FOR YOUR HIGHLY DEPENDENT BURSARY TO HELP ME ACHIEVE MY GOALS. MY POOR WERE ABLE TO HELP ME TO COMPLETE JUST SENIOR HIGH AND THAT THERE IS A SERIOUS FINANCIAL CRISIS DUE TO MY FATHER’S SICKNESS WHO IS THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY. I WELL BE TERRIBLY EXCITED AND WILL ALWAYS ASK FOR GOD BLESSING ON YOU IF MY APPLICATIVE YOUR UNSELECTIVE AND KIND CONSIDERATION TO MEET MY GOAL AS ENGINEER.THANK YOU .YOURS FAITHFULLY ANSU YEBOAH PATRICK|\’

25. IM marjorie taking up bs computer science a 2nd year college student i am actually a self supporting students and its actually difficult for me . I still want to continue my study this coming second semester . My parents is not capable to support me. Am i qualified to receive a bursary or any scholarship?

26. studying at cape town colleg in field civil engineering, strivng for national diploma in civl engineering

27. Education is the most cherished treasure anyone can dream of in life. It is rather unfortunate that many people cannot get it because of financial problems. Thus they need help, they to be supported financially t3o achieve this educational goal. When touched by this philanthropic gesture, they in turn extend the kindness of the philanthropic aid they had received to others. This is my dream.

28. how can i get bursary,i realy need it.

29. i need scholarship to study for higher education

30. I hear by applying for a busary for the year 2014,i am currently at the University Of Fort Hare doing Human Resource Management first year learning by NSFAS. I would be so glad if my request can be successsful, than you.

31. 12th pass with maths with 88% in 2013 . now doing B.Sc

32. sir, I have completed my 12th std tamilnadu board examination with 92% . and I have joined for B.tech IT at Sri Krishna college of engineering and technology through counselling. As it is a private college the college fees is much high. as my family is a middle class family we find it difficult to pay the fees. Therefore I seek scholarship for the above need.

33. Please can you help me, my son is going into university to study Vet and animal sicence next year. Can u tell me if or where i can apply for bursary for him he will be attending the University of Pretoria.

    Thanks Charles

34. I reside in Nigeria,West Africa.Can i also apply for this bursary?
    Any alternative? Thank you.

35. I cant afford to pay my fees so they told me i cant be able to finish my degree so m so need with sponsor.I’m suppose to do my PGCE next year at unisa.

    I will be honored if I will be sponsored with the bursary

    Yours faithful
    Nokulunga Gebashe

36. iam nansubuga allen applying for the bursary to makerere university 2014 for a degree in library and informtion science.iam currently a temp work with nssf and i can not raise the required money to go back to school because a look after my family because we have parents and the small money i get look after our home.
    i willbe very greatful if i receive this bursary
    MAY THE ALMIGTH GOD BLESS YOU ALL

37. i am currently study Anna university in Chennai. my father is lost in two y

38. I here by applying for a bursary to continue my studies in 2014.im studing for DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY at the UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG,i have a dream of being a charted accountant one day.im applying for bursary because im dedicated to my studies just that i lack financial support,i will be very grateful if i could be one of those your going to grant this chance to persue their dreams and goals.
    Yours faithfully Lindiwe Ntshangase

39. I am here to apply a scholarship bec. of financial crisis.. hope to get it..

40. i have just received an offer to study msc.environmental conservation in greenwich university in the united kingdom but due to financial constraints i wish to apply for a scholarship.This is to enable me fulfill my dream of becoming a lecturer as am already a teaching assistant in the university for Development Studies in Ghana.Counting on your usual cooperation

41. I hereby applying for a bursary for the second semester(2013). I have a financial crisis I don’t have money for registration for the second semester and I am still owing for the first semester(2013). I am doing a BA Theology(2013)at Helderberg College, Somerset West.I am so desperate and frustrated about the situation.I will be very grateful if I shall be granted the bursary or a scholarship.Yours faithfully Gcobani Solontsi

42. I here by apply for a bursary to complete my education.I am a level 200 student studying Economics,mathematics & sociology at the University Of Cape Coast.I am an orphan.It is my auntie who is taken care of me.But now she is old and not working anymore.I have to starve sometimes to go to lectures.Paying my fees now has become a problem for me.Now am tire.I WILL BE GRATEFUL IF I SHALL BE GRANTED THE BURSARY.Yours faithfully kwesi beng.

43. Hi my name is Nokuphiwa Dlamini, i am kindly applying for the busary because i have financial problem, i am an education student at UNisa surpose to complete my first year, bt dropped out because of the University fees. I started studing last year upgrading in Barchelor of Eucation. i passed the bridging cause now i started doing my first year, i could do my second semester because of money. I will really appriciete it if my application is considered. yours faithfull Nokuphiwa Dlamini.

44. With a humble request i was applying for a bursary

45. I have been applying for the scholarships and every time its negative or the demands are so high, i have good grades both from college and university but i wont give up applying for the scholarship i believe one day i will get based on my qualifications.

46. Respected Sir,
    Thanking you,
    If possible kindly send to our ngo grant-in-aid application form with guideline for organising
    Road Safety and other welfare activities in our state.
    yours faithfully
    Keshab Chandra Maharana,Programme Co-ordinator

47. thanks a lot but me too in need of a bursary to help me finish my course at university, am offering computer science in a Ugandan university and I need to complete my course, thanks a lot.

48. I completed my diploma in architectural in 2011 but my desire is to continue and finish a degree but im unable to support my studies because of little pay at work . so if any willing company, organization or church can sponser me i will be greatfull.

49. Hope to get scholarship one day

50. I have completed my Inter IInd year i have joined degree B. Com computers i need financial help i want scholar ship….

51. Am looking foreward to start my degree programme of medical laboratory science. Am stranded because money has been a stinking issue in my desires.hope you will support me financially to reach the sick wordwide.

52. dear sir

    we are very poor here so cant handle the my study expencive
    thanking you
    shabnam

53. i hereby applying the bursary of yours.would you please tell about it and how it works.thanks

54. i am still a student and i really hope to get a scholarship because i rally need it i want to chase my dream and i would do anything just to make it cone true and i hoe that you would give me this chance so i can study outside and have a good education , thank you so much.

55. haha i am sorry there’s some mistakes like really and come, hope , thank you again .

56. I great you all. please if there is anybody out there, he can be a charity organisation, churches or can be an individual that can help me to get a bursary and go back to school. for some reasons mainly financial crisis in my family i stopped schooling and i tried to sponsor my self but it has become too heavy for me. if possible return if your an individual i can work for you, can be at you home, office or any where i wanted to be a telecommunication engineer but as if my dream is chasing me now. please help me chase my dream. thanks

57. Am a graduate of veterinary medicine, and have keen interest to further my studies in the field of Public Health. This will equip me with new skills to respond to, and handle emerging animal and human epidemic disease situations. Financially am constrained, who is that “good Samaritan” to come to my aid?
    Thanks.

58. Am a Ugandan graduate of veterinary medicine, and have keen interest to further my studies in the field of Public Health. This will equip me with new skills to respond to, and handle emerging animal and human epidemic disease situations. Financially am constrained, Am requesting for scholarships to allow me achieve that dream of being a public health veterinarian in Uganda and world over.

59. I here by applying for a bursary to study in ye
    ar 2014.
    I want to be a Automobile in the near future but because of financial problem i am still in the house whiles i completed senior high school in the year 2009.
    I will be very grateful if i shall be granted the bursary.

    Yours Faithfull,
    Daniel bako seidu.

60. i am very happy if bursary will grant my request.. i want to become a teacher someday but bec. of the financial problem i can’t assure if i will be achieve to my goal.. so help me…

61. i am a Ghanaian who has been given the offer to study Msc. Education at a University in England. however, due to financial difficulties i am still not sure of my going to this school. can i get any help as far as bursaries are concerned?

62. i hereby apply for scholarship .i have always wanted to pursue a career in the field of law so that one day i will be able to render services especially in the court and help people acquire justice they deserve .MY dream is to be the first lady chief justice.

63. I hereby apply for a scholarship to do a degree in nursing and public health.My dream is to see people come back to their health.Looking forward to hearing from you

64. i am also looking for bursary for 2014,i am a B.A student at NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY i am studying communications i would bo delighted if any companu in south africa can finance me.

65. I w0uld like t0 apply f0r a bursary but i d0n’t kn0w if a single parent like me w0uld be qualified als0. i w0uld like t0 study a cmputer c0urse which i can use f0r the ministry and at the same time be able t0 pr0vide well f0r my 2 s0ns.

66. I hereby apply for a scholarship to study in the year 2014.Am i female with a diploma in Telecommunications Engineering. Its my dream to continue with studies but due to my current situation (a single parent),am unable to continue with my studies since i have to provide for the children (02)too. I will be very grateful if my request is positively considered.
    Yours faithfully Susan.

67. thanks a lot sir that you read my message please proceed my request with best your regard and nominated me for your scholarship program. thank you

68. Dear friends/sir/madam, I am Dilshad Ansari , SSC passed student in the year 2011-2012 Goa Board Exam by scoring 63% and now I am studying in std XII (Vocational Stream- Automobile Engineering Technology Stream ) . I want study more and want to become a Engineer but I cant full fill this dream , because I have so many financial problem.That’s why I want to take help from you all I am studying in std XII in Vividha Higher Secondary School Navelin, Sanquelim, Goa. and I want scholarship to pursue my education I hope you understand me. and you will guide me. And if you want help than contact me through (dilshada497@gmail.com ). I feel very thank full if give me some financial assistance.
    Thanking you

69. Hello, my self Pranit from PUNE CITY. This year i m taking admission in ENGINEERING direct 2nd year. I have got 80% in diploma(MECHANICAL ENGINEERING). Bec`z of financial problem, I m looking for scholarship.

    THANK YOU..!!

70. Am in my final A-level class,am supposed to go for university in 2014 but am not able to fund my dues next year.Am I able to qualify for help please.

71. i m here studying for 1st year b.a.m.s. as a student as i require the cost for my studying as my father is not in situation for wprking as doctor has given him strict warning which may affect his life

72. i want a bursary please

73. Bursary

74. I was sponsored by christian NGO to finished my diploma and now i don’t have any other way to upgrade and achieve my dream as an auditor(accountant).
    i would love to get a church sponsorship
    thanks
    Wafula Hamfrence.

75. I would like to apply for a scholarship am student pursuing development studies,I tried my best to study on a distance learning programs for only 1 year but I quit for not affording the fees.

76. i kamira asentio a ugandan citizen kindly apply for a scholarship, so as to up grade on my academic levels and peruse for a better job in future..
    i just finished my high school level but due to no help from any one i would expect to help me financially, therefore i come forth to apply for this scholarship..
    i offered MEG/ENT (MATH,ECONOMICS,GEOGRAPHY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP)

77. I want a bursary that will help me to continue with my studies. I’m currently studying electrical engineering and I’m passing with good grades. I want a bursary that will help me with accomodation because travelling everyday from school to home is really affecting my studies.

78. i here by applying for a bursary to study year 2014 iwas adimmited as a teacher in the university year 2012 but due to financial crisis i was forced to discontinue with my
    studies . my objective of study is to change others in the community i live in and i also to help others with out there fore it will be my pleasure when my requisition is rput under your consideration

79. I want to receive a scholarship on basis of my academics. So, please tell me the required procedure to be followed.

80. I am applying for a bursary to study medical,I am interested in medical imaging science but money has been a very great challenge to me.I will be very happy if i will be granted a bursary

81. I am a graduate with a bachelors degree in social work and administartion second class upper. I an a volunteer with a local district CSO’s network. I am lokking for a bursary to go for a university masters degree in social psychology and research to acquire more skills to uplift poor communities.

82. i hereby apply for a bursary so as to further my education at university of nairobi since my parents are unable to sustain me in school since they are poor.i will be happy after recieving your response.

83. I NEED BUSARY STUDYING FOR DRAMA

84. I do i apply for scholarship

85. i am a nurse at west gonja hospital in the northern region of ghana, i have the interest in public health. i therefore seek to pursue my dream course and likely on my part i had admission to do health promotion at the university of health and allied sciences, ho. however the fees is so high for me to pay. i will therefore be grateful if i would be supported with bursary to enable me pursue my dream course. yours faithflly, sutaa francis

86. I want to use this medium to notify you that I have finished my national diploma in electrical/electronics engineering in rivpoly (Nigeria).I later realize that God want me to serve Him, I therefore look for sponsor/ scholarship in any university to study theology. I know that with God all things are possible. Am looking forward to your reply. thanks.

87. i want information about further study.An undergraduate student from Ghana.

88. How to avail the bursary this is my big problem.

    Pablita

89. iam joining university this year but still have limited funding for any help inform me

90. hello, am a graduate from an agriculture college with a certificate for three years with intense practicals. As the saying goes hard work pays and due to not enough money to move ahead am home searching for job to do.

91. i am happy for your replay,but i want know is this scholarship available for indians or not because there is no indian selection state

92. I REALLY NEED THIS TO PROVE THAT I CAN MAKE A CHANGE.IWILL LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE WORLD MY LOVE FOR MY FIELD OF STUDY.IT IS MORE LIKE I WANT TO EXPERIENCE WHAT IT IS LIKE OUTSIDE THIS WALL BINDING ME AT A SPOT. I WANT TO SHOW ALL THAT EVERYTHING IS WORTH TRYING AS FAR AS WE LIVE.I AM NOT PERFECT,BUT I WANT TO GIVE THIS A CHANCE TO BREATHE.

93. I here by applying for a bursary to study year 2014. I am so difficult to do my high studies because the Socio-Economic problem here and we are very poor people, live with difficulty. My father is a labour and my mother is in invalidity. I have two brothers
    and a sister. They also students yet. We are very poor family. As a result of this I can’t do my studies ahead and study is a not easy thing here to poor students like us. Otherwise simply my big dream to go abroad and learn well then supply a great service to the world. I need a small financial aid to success my dream. I love to learn well and I can learn well also. But I can’t develop my education since our penury. Hence, I kindly request you to help me by giving any information that can help me to cover my studies. Please supply me a small financial aid for overall progress development of my education.I hope your deeply concern for me and I am waiting to hear from you as soon as possible.

94. Hello and thanks for thy website. I am a lad author from a low developed state.please I would like to apply for a scholarship in the year 2014. How can I get an online subscription form?

95. thank you very much for your guides. As a result of financial hardships I would like you to aid me a bursary to study abroad.

96. bursary

97. Iam apllying for a scholarship and Iam from Africa kenya..I need support to continue with goood and quality studies outside the country. am unable to do this due to financial challenges. Please help me.

98. dear every one,
    iam looking for well wishers to support me in my study i am a ugandan male having completed my diploma level and i have completed two years course in procurement and logistics management and scored second class upper and now due to financial crisis i am now stuct home but want to continue with the course.
    and i am a good volley baller and also basket baller and i have play with many clubs.
    thanks

99. It is very true that many of us are at home just because we luck financial support. I my self stopped school just after my high school in the year 2007.This time round i have hopes of getting a full bursary. My desires are studying (Bachollor of Science in GENERAL AGRICULTURE)

100. I here by applying for a bursary to study year 2014.I would like to pursue a bachelor’s degree in meteorology because am at a diploma level.

101. I am applying for scholarship to study master in human rights. Because of financial constraint i can not further my study and little help wii enable me take this course to apply it to change life of many in the globe.

102. whn ever i see capable students just doing odd jobs i feel vry bad ‘coz thats the situation am in ‘ i want 2 become a lawyer so that i fight 4 just ‘bt my dream has been hindered by inadquate funds ‘

103. i have been teaching before i went to the field of health but i have degree in philosophy, if ican get support for post graduate diploma or degree in education, my dreem can come true,hope for the best.

104. I am an old student of Bishop Herman College, Ghana, Volta Region. I have completed in the year 2013.

     My ambition is to study Medicine at India but my ambition cannot be fulfill without a scholarship due to the financial constraint of my parents and family as a whole.

     I would be very grateful if you can offer me a scholarship to study in India.

     Thanks.
     Yours faithfully
     Tsali Danie

105. dear sir/madam It is my pleasure and great honor to get this opportunity and share few words with you. I Mathew currently in grade 12,iam interested in the field of engineering.I would love to ask if you can help me with this field because I believe that with you I can succid. I will look forward to for more information.

106. hallo, am david as you have said education is fun and also its the key to everything. am a first year student i did my level best to raise some money so that i start school but at end of year the little amount was not enough hence it forced me to stay at home. Thanks and am looking back for your support, david.

107. I am applying for scholarship to study medicine . Because of financial constraints Its hard for me to further my education. As the say education is the key to life. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

108. Dear Madam/Sir,
     Am stranded and worried. I have a fee balance for a Ms in Higher Education, I started in Walden University, this being my first year.I have been receiving warning letters from the bursa office for the last 6 weeks, now from 23rd august am suspended or discontinued if i don’t clear that balance.Where, I had put hopes to be getting money to pay is in vain. This degree I deserve it over 100%, for me to serve the society as i always wished and fulfill my long waiting dreams,since this being my second trail of a masters degree. The first trial was 8 yrs ago, and after finishing the first year at Kenyatta University, I got many problems of money and caused me not finish the project work in the second year. That much make me wonder why me.
     Please am requesting you reading to consider my application and God will realize the results in my serving the society. Thank You.

109. Greetings..I have passed grade 11 now I’m doing a course in occupational health and safety at Oxbridge academy and my mom just lost a job I can’t carry on now .sadly I have done my 3 modules now I’m left with an amount of 5000 so I can carry on please bussary me