The University of Limpopo encourages all students who are not funded to actively explore additional funding opportunities. Several platforms, banks, and organizations offer financial support that can assist with tuition fees, accommodation, learning materials, and other study-related expenses. Please review the options below and take proactive steps toward securing funding for your studies.
Feenix: Crowdfunding for Students
Students are encouraged to create a profile on Feenix: https://feenix.org.za
Feenix is a crowdfunding platform that enables students to share their personal stories and raise funds toward their studies. By promoting their profiles across social media, students increase their chances of receiving support. The more visibility your story gets, the more likely it is to attract donors.
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Bank-Funded Study Loan Options
Standard Bank Study Loan (Without Surety)
This option allows qualifying students to access funding without a guarantor. The loan can be used toward tuition, accommodation, books, and other academic needs.
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Suitable for full-time and part-time studies. Students benefit from preferential interest rates linked to academic performance. You may choose to pay monthly interest during your studies or begin repayment after completing your qualification.
ABSA offers financing for tuition, accommodation, study materials, and essential equipment. If you receive a lower interest rate offer elsewhere, ABSA promises to beat it. Students pay only the interest for the first 12 months.
The loan covers tuition, accommodation, devices, and study materials. Students can apply conveniently through the FNB App. The institution offers coverage through credit insurance and allows interest-only payments for the first 12 months.
Capitec provides up to R500 000 for education expenses at registered South African institutions. Benefits include reduced interest rates, institution-direct payments, and up to 84 months for repayment.
Student Hero: Multi-Funding Support Platform
Student Hero partners with multiple education funding providers and institutions to help students compare and apply for funding in one place. Their services are free of charge. Students are encouraged to use the platform to explore multiple funding options efficiently.
Recommended Bursary Aggregator Websites
Students should routinely check the following websites for updated bursary opportunities:
South Africa’s largest bursary directory offering opportunities across all fields.
Provides a full list of 2026 bursaries available for South African students.
Includes NSFAS-related funding as well as corporate and government bursary programmes.
Lists major bursaries from companies like Mercedes-Benz, Shell, and various municipalities.
Offers bursary and scholarship listings across multiple sectors.