University of Free State -UFS Bursaries 2022 | Apply Now

University of Free State -UFS Stars Of Stars Competition Bursary 2022 | How to apply for the UFS Stars Of Stars Competition bursaries program online, requirements, application form, and application closing date 2022.

Want to apply for Bursaries in South Africa 2021? The University of Free State invites an application from suitably and qualifies students for their bursary program 2021-2022.

A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups.

It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university, or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into the study.

About University of Free State -UFS

The University of Free State was founded all the way back in 1904. It was then named Grey College and served as a tertiary section. Decades later, in 1950, the name was changed to the University of Orange Free State. During this time, it became an independent Afrikaans university.

In 2021, the University of Free State has three campuses, which are:

• South Campus at Bloemfontein
• Main Campus at Bloemfontein
• Qwaqwa Campus in the Free State

A total of nine faculties offer a number of undergrad and postgrad qualifications across various domains. Some of the domains are business, economics and management, education, health sciences, humanities, law, natural and agricultural sciences, theology and religion, and open schooling. Each domain is run by a separate faculty.

UFS Stars Of Stars Competition Bursary Progam 2021-2022

The University of Free State offers a bursary for Matric students who want to further their education. The bursary covers any field of study. There are certain eligibility criteria, but the scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, leadership skills, and community involvement.

Beneficiaries of this bursary will be selected carefully and be awarded prize money. They can use this amount towards their education or some other pursuit. Along with that, the Star of Stars bursary competition offers personal development and exposure.

A total of 10 students are awarded each year. At the start of the 2022 academic year, a grandeur gala dinner is hosted by UFS. That’s when the winner and the finalists for the bursary will be announced.

Here is some more information about the UFS Star of the Stars bursary 2022 session:

• There will be 20 finalists for the bursary who are deemed most intelligent and spirited among all. The list will be announced on 25 September 2021.
• The finalists would have a minimum AP score of 34 in the Matric finals.
• The top 10 finalists will be asked to attend the gala event scheduled to be held in February 2022. The winners will be announced at the same event.
• The finalists will be asked to sign an agreement in which they’d have to agree to study at UFS in 2022.
• The prize money will be disbursed in 2022 once the students register themselves at UFS.
• The UFS committee will bear the transportation cost to the Star of the Stars weekend event for the ten finalists.

Eligibility

To select the candidates, UFS has specific eligibility requirements for applicants. Everyone applying for the bursary must satisfy the requirements to proceed further. Failing to do so will result in your application being rejected.

Here are the eligibility criteria for the UFS Star of the Stars bursary competition:

• Must be in Matric for the 2021 academic year.
• Must be a resident of one of the five districts, which are: Fezile Dabi, Lejweleputswa, Motheo, Thabo Mofutsanyana, Xhariep.
• Applicants must be studying in school at Quintile 1, 2, or 3, which are Dinaledi, township, and rural schools, respectively.
• Must be a top achiever in school with an excellent track record.
• Must intend to study at the University of Free State from the academic year 2022. Thus, the applicants are required to apply at UFS before the closing date, which is 31 August 2021.

Please note that the final decision of whom to award the bursary rests on the UFS committee. So meeting all the criteria doesn’t guarantee the scholarship.

How to Apply

If you meet all the given requirements, move ahead with the application process. It’s simple and easy, but you need to cautious throughout the process.

Here are the steps involved:

• Submit the Application Form

The first step is to download and submit the UFS Star of the Stars bursary Competition Application Form.

You can download it online or get an offline copy at the UFS campuses. UFS marketers can also provide you with a copy.

The form will ask you certain questions which you need to answer accurately.

• Submit Necessary Documents

The next step is to submit the following documents:

• ID documents
• Grade 11 results
• Matric results of March and June
• Leadership achievements of Grade 11 and Matric
• Community involvement documents
• Motivational letter

Then mail all the documents to this address:

Star or Stars
Attention: Director
Student Recruitment Services
PO Box 339
Bloemfontein – 9300

Closing Date

Application closes 31 August 2021.

To help you get the most recent updates on Bursaries all over South Africa, Don’t hesitate to like our Facebook Page and also subscribe to our mailing lists.

For More Inquiries about the Bursary, please, kindly drop a comment below We will respond to you ASAP or Contact the bursary provider via; 051 401 3000 or Email – ufsmarketing@ufs.ac.za

Make sure to read every detail of your Bursary contract. Not every company offers the same rewards and some companies will ask you to work for them as long as you have held the bursary.