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Bursaries play a key role in helping students to access higher education by fully or partially funding their studies. Given the cost of education, it is always a good idea to see what bursaries are available at any given stage of your academic career, writes Margarethe Booysens.
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ursaries are awarded to provide financial aid to students, but not all bursary applications are the same. They are structured can differ significantly from one bursary to the next. In general, bursaries are either awarded
by companies or universities based on certain criteria. Bursaries are mostly awarded based on merit and the need for financial aid. In some instances, companies or institutions simply fund
the qualifying student’s studies; in others, a company might expect you to work for them once you have completed your qualification. When applying for a bursary, make sure you do your research and read the fine print.
How to secure a bursary First, you need to establish which bursaries are available for your chosen qualification. You can search the internet and visit companies’ websites that are of interest to you. THE ULTI MATE CAREER GUI DE SP R ING 2021
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