Applicants normally need an Umalusi-issued NSC, IEB or SACAI result, first-time UP undergraduate registration directly after Grade 12 and an average of at least 80% across their six best subjects excluding Life Orientation. A one-year gap may be considered with an affidavit uploaded by the end of February, but prior tertiary registration excludes the student. Technical Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Technical Sciences are excluded from the main calculation.
What it may cover
Funding and study level
The published 2027 Award A is R18,000 for an 80-89.99% average and R45,000 for 90-100%. Students who first qualify for Award A can receive an additional R2,000 for each listed Mathematics or Physical Sciences subject scored at 80% or higher. All awards remain subject to available funds.
What to do
How the automatic award works
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Direct answers
UP Fly@UP Assist First-Year Award 2027 questions
Who should check UP Fly@UP Assist First-Year Award 2027?
Applicants normally need an Umalusi-issued NSC, IEB or SACAI result, first-time UP undergraduate registration directly after Grade 12 and an average of at least 80% across their six best subjects excluding Life Orientation. A one-year gap may be considered with an affidavit uploaded by the end of February, but prior tertiary registration excludes the student. Technical Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Technical Sciences are excluded from the main calculation.
What can UP Fly@UP Assist First-Year Award 2027 pay for?
The published 2027 Award A is R18,000 for an 80-89.99% average and R45,000 for 90-100%. Students who first qualify for Award A can receive an additional R2,000 for each listed Mathematics or Physical Sciences subject scored at 80% or higher. All awards remain subject to available funds.
Is UP Fly@UP Assist First-Year Award 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.