Applicants must be South African citizens registered for a formal Unisa qualification in any discipline and must have achieved an average of at least 75% in the previous year. Candidates need identity, household-income, parent or guardian identity and academic records. Existing 2026 recipients do not reapply but still need a 75% average for 2027 consideration.
What it may cover
Funding and study level
The bursary covers tuition fees and prescribed textbooks only. Awards depend on sufficient institutional funding, and the university selects and invites suitable candidates rather than operating a permanently open public form.
What to do
How the invitation route works
Check how this route worksInvitation-based — check your official student email. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.
Compare the rules with your situationRead the short answer above one condition at a time. If a condition is unclear, ask the provider before sending documents.
Watch your official student emailThe provider chooses who to invite. Keep your registration, results and contact details current and never pay someone who claims they can arrange an invitation.
Keep your records privateSave results, document lists, submitted forms and reference numbers that apply to you. Never share an OTP, password or banking PIN.
Direct answers
Unisa Merit Bursary 2027 questions
Who should check Unisa Merit Bursary 2027?
Applicants must be South African citizens registered for a formal Unisa qualification in any discipline and must have achieved an average of at least 75% in the previous year. Candidates need identity, household-income, parent or guardian identity and academic records. Existing 2026 recipients do not reapply but still need a 75% average for 2027 consideration.
What can Unisa Merit Bursary 2027 pay for?
The bursary covers tuition fees and prescribed textbooks only. Awards depend on sufficient institutional funding, and the university selects and invites suitable candidates rather than operating a permanently open public form.
Is Unisa Merit Bursary 2027 open now?
Invitation-based — check your official student email. The official source was checked on 31 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.