Umthombo Youth Development Foundation

14/10/2026

The Moshal Bursary Program applications are now open. Click on the link to apply: https://moshal-sa.formtitan.com/ftproject/ftaafc8724957246d9a1811a1d925f4480

18/09/2026

The NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid) 2027 application window opens today and closes on 31 October, giving eligible applicants 6 weeks to apply for funding for next year. www.nsfas.org.za

09/09/2026

Current first-year students in the disciplines below who meet the listed criteria are invited to apply for mentoring and top-up financial support. Apply here: https://in-contact.org/form/20/1/

05/08/2026

Read about the successes of our rural-origin health science students and our model of support. We are grateful to our funders, which allows us to provide the support needed for students to succeed.https://www.umthomboyouth.org.za/sites/default/files/media/documents/2026-08/Annual%20Report%202025-6%20med.pdf

21/07/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1QYqXySuc2/

Dr Andrew Ross’s idea of sponsoring rural students to study for careers in healthcare has succeeded beyond his dreams. Spotlight sat down with him and chatted to the four students who bagged the initial fully funded scholarships and who went on to land senior roles in public health.

25/06/2026

1st-year Allied Health Science students, please apply for Umthombo's academic and social mentoring support, plus top-up funding.

Current first-year allied health students studying the qualifications listed below are encouraged to apply by clicking this link: https://in-contact.org/form/20/1/

25/06/2026

Current first-year allied health students studying the qualifications listed below are encouraged to apply by clicking this link: https://in-contact.org/form/20/1/

11/06/2026

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🌟 Applications are officially OPEN for the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Undergraduate Bursary for 2027! This is a golden opportunity for academically talented South African students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at a traditional public university. The bursary supports degree progr...

27/05/2026

Please share this widely for any young person wanting to study next year.

✨ Big News for First-Year Students!
Applications for the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Undergraduate Bursary open 1 June! If you're planning to start your first degree at a public university, this could be your chance for a fully funded education! 📚

📅 Applications open: 1 June 2026
⏳ Closing date: 30 September 2026

👤 Who's it for?
South African citizens who'll be 21 or younger in 2027, with a strong academic record and a combined gross annual family income of up to R700 000.

💼 What's in it for You?
• Full tuition and study resources
• Accommodation and meals
• Monthly stipend for the essentials
• Professional development, academic, and mental wellness support to help you thrive!

Interested? Visit 👉 https://studytrust.org.za/fref-bursary/ for more info and to apply.
Know someone who qualifies? Tag them below — this opportunity could change everything. 👇

25/02/2026

Here is an opportunity for current health science students to receive top-up funding and academic and social mentoring support. This is a specific appeal for the disciplines listed only. Please note the qualifying criteria. Here is the link to the Application Form: https://in-contact.org/form/20/1/