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Wits University Entrance Scholarship

Wits University Entrance Scholarship: An automatic first-year Wits tuition award for qualifying first-time undergraduate entrants, calculated from the first Matric result's Admission Point Score rather than household income. This page explains the official route without promising an award.

Evidence checked University of the WitwatersrandAutomatic university consideration — no separate form
Short answer

First-time undergraduate entrants are assessed on a maximum of six National Senior Certificate subjects excluding Life Orientation. The published tiers begin at APS 43. A one-year gap may be honoured with proof of what the student did, while remarks must be submitted to the Student Enrolment Centre by 30 September. The award cannot be combined with the Wits Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

The published tuition-only tiers are R20,000 for APS 43-44, R25,000 for APS 45-47, R45,000 for APS 48-50 and 100% of first-year tuition for APS 51 or higher. It does not state that accommodation, books or living expenses are included.

first undergraduate degreeeligible Wits undergraduate programmes

What to do

How the automatic award works

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Check how this route worksAutomatic university consideration — no separate form. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.

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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.

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Do not pay for a separate formApply for admission or register as required, keep your results and contact details current, and follow any evidence instruction in the short answer above.

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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

Wits University Entrance Scholarship questions

Who should check Wits University Entrance Scholarship?

First-time undergraduate entrants are assessed on a maximum of six National Senior Certificate subjects excluding Life Orientation. The published tiers begin at APS 43. A one-year gap may be honoured with proof of what the student did, while remarks must be submitted to the Student Enrolment Centre by 30 September. The award cannot be combined with the Wits Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship.

What can Wits University Entrance Scholarship pay for?

The published tuition-only tiers are R20,000 for APS 43-44, R25,000 for APS 45-47, R45,000 for APS 48-50 and 100% of first-year tuition for APS 51 or higher. It does not state that accommodation, books or living expenses are included.

Is Wits University Entrance Scholarship open now?

Automatic university consideration — no separate form. The official source was checked on 31 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.