Applicants must be South African or SADC citizens entering undergraduate study for the first time and must never have studied at another tertiary institution. UJ calculates APS from the six best final Grade 12 subjects excluding Life Orientation. Students must meet their programme's subject requirements and need at least APS 37 for a bursary tier; admission and registration still depend on programme space and the enrolment plan.
What it may cover
Funding and study level
The 2027 bursary covers 50% of tuition at APS 37-39, 75% at APS 40-41, 100% at APS 42, and 100% plus R5,485 above APS 42 when the student also has at least 80% in the best six subjects and 90% in one subject. It does not cover residence, travel or daily living costs.
What to do
How the automatic award works
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Direct answers
UJ Orange Carpet Bursary 2027 questions
Who should check UJ Orange Carpet Bursary 2027?
Applicants must be South African or SADC citizens entering undergraduate study for the first time and must never have studied at another tertiary institution. UJ calculates APS from the six best final Grade 12 subjects excluding Life Orientation. Students must meet their programme's subject requirements and need at least APS 37 for a bursary tier; admission and registration still depend on programme space and the enrolment plan.
What can UJ Orange Carpet Bursary 2027 pay for?
The 2027 bursary covers 50% of tuition at APS 37-39, 75% at APS 40-41, 100% at APS 42, and 100% plus R5,485 above APS 42 when the student also has at least 80% in the best six subjects and 90% in one subject. It does not cover residence, travel or daily living costs.
Is UJ Orange Carpet Bursary 2027 open now?
Automatic university consideration — no separate form. The official source was checked on 31 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.