Students must in every instance attach a certified copy of their academic record to every bursary application they make. Applications must furthermore be recommended by the head of the department in which they intend studying or by the head's representative. No application will be considered without the academic record and the departmental recommendation. A progress mark in the present year of study will not be taken into account due to the fact that students' academic performance must be evaluated on a comparative basis. For more details see page 6 of the information guide.
Postgraduate students can apply for a limited number of smaller private bursaries .
Information on these is given on page 17 of the information guide. These bursaries are limited to certain fields of study and offer small amounts to a few selected students only. Some departments, especially those in the fields of science and technology, offer financial assistance from departmental funds to selected students. It is important for prospective postgraduate students to contact the department in which they intend studying, not only to seek financial assistance but, more importantly, to discuss the nature of the postgraduate programme and to lay the basis for a good working relationship. No bursary will be granted to a student without the department's recommendation.