If you want to study next year now is the time to apply for bursaries.  Even if you have applied for NSFAS or student loans that will often not be enough.  The best thing to do is to apply for a relevant bursary as well.

You can find information on hundreds of available bursaries on the website www.bursariesportal.co.za

Popular bursaries include the Funza Lushaka bursary for teachers, they Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust, Old Mutual, and the Tiso Foundation.

Big companies also have bursaries available, for example Sasol, Shoprite Checkers, Eskom, Pick n Pay, and many more.

Applications are open now for bursaries from the government's funding scheme, NSFAS. Following the demands for free higher education over the last few years, NSFAS now pays all the money for university and college for qualifying students.

Anyone who has received a grant is immediately eligible for a bursary.

For details on who qualifies - and which documents you need - Click here for the information on what you need to apply

Are you still waiting for money that you were promised from NSFAS for this year? Click here for info on when payments will be made

Government internships allow you to get valuable workplace experience at a government job.  

If you are successful in your internship you could get a full time government job which will pay a much higher salary. 

The National Treasury is one of the best government departments to work for, and they have internships available in 25 different areas.

There are also internships available at the Limpopo government or with the UN World Food Programme.

If you have friends and family who would be suitable for an internship please share this message with them.

To see if you qualify Click Here To Select The Government Internship You Are Interested In

If you want to study at college or university in 2018 or 2019 help is available from the Services Seta bursary fund.  The Seta is funded by money from employers and government and they have money available to help students in 2018 and 2019.

If you are looking for a career in the services sector there are hundreds of careers options to choose from. The services sector has been booming in South Africa in recent years and is a great place for young people to make a success of themselves. They also provide funding for young people studying to be artisans.

The Services Seta bursary can cover full tuition as well as books and accommodation. The applications are open now but you have to apply before the 15th June 2018. So don't miss out! Apply today.

Click here for more details on the Services Seta bursaries

Have you ever wanted to study at UCT? The University of Cape Town has often been voted the top university in South Africa on international charts. 

The university offers many degree courses across a wide range of faculties. You could study, Social Science, Arts, Business, Commerce, Engineering, Health and many more. Last year President Zuma announced there would be free university fees for middle class families. If you couldn't afford varsity fees before you might now be able to study at UCT.

Applications are now open for study at UCT. You can do it all online. Click here for more details

More about UCT.

Lulaway is holding a Jobs Fair where many different entry-level jobs, learnerships and internships are available.

No experience? No Problem! We are a recruitment company that specialises in entry-level and youth employment. Since 2011 we have placed 30 000 job seekers in small and large businesses across South Africa!

The following opportunities are available:

• Call Centre Agent
• Cashier
• Retail assistant
• Customer Service
• Admin Assistance
• Sales Consultant
• Chef/Cook
• Waiter
• Security Guard
• Drivers
• General Worker
• Internships & Learnerships

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS OF THE LATEST JOBS FAIR

Harambee is an organisation that provides a free service for the youth of South Africa who are looking for a job.

If you are younger than 35 and looking for a job then Harambee are here to help you!

They provide a free service to youth under 35 who have at least a grade 11 pass.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

SETAs have bursaries available and you can receive one if you are studying at a college or at a university.

The W&R Seta has bursaries available for 3 000 people studying full time for college or university courses.

The Seta is doing this to support learners and to achieve their goal of making sure there are enough graduates to work in jobs where there is a shortage of skills. 

Even if you have some funding for your studies, it is always useful to get additional support and funds often run out before the end of the year.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS