The 2026 notice required South African citizenship, Free State residence, age 18 to 35, household earnings below R600,000 a year, no other sponsor, admission to a recognised institution and an approved field.
What it may cover
Funding and study level
Approved full-time study support subject to the annual provincial budget and bursary agreement.
What to do
Prepare without using an old form
Check how this route works2026 applications closed; published deadline 16 January 2026. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.
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Direct answers
Free State Provincial Government bursary questions
Who should check Free State Provincial Government bursary?
The 2026 notice required South African citizenship, Free State residence, age 18 to 35, household earnings below R600,000 a year, no other sponsor, admission to a recognised institution and an approved field.
What can Free State Provincial Government bursary pay for?
Approved full-time study support subject to the annual provincial budget and bursary agreement.
Is Free State Provincial Government bursary open now?
2026 applications closed. The official source was checked on 30 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.