NYDA Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship 2021 Fund in South Africa

Applications are open for NYDA Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship 2021 Fund in South Africa to pursue higher studies for the academic year 2021, interested and eligible candidates can apply before deadline through http://www.nyda.gov.za/…………….

NYDA Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship 2021 Fund in South Africa is funded by National Youth Development Agency which is developed with a key objective to offer financial aid to the youth of South Africa to pursue or commence higher studies which in turn will increase their opportunities of employability or entrepreneurship based on the positive corresponding relation between level of education and employability, to be known it is one of the largest scholarship programme of South Africa where it enables the youth to pursue their studies at the local public universities and universities of technology.
About the award

Courses offered
Solomon Mahlangu is offering scholarships to pursue higher studies to the youth of South Africa, Full-time degrees that fall within the priority growth sectors, critical and scarce skills areas outlined in the labour planning framework of the country.
Fields of study
Scholarships are provided in relevant fields that are offered by local public universities and universities of technology of Africa.
Value of award
Selected candidates are received a scholarship which includes tuition fees, accommodation, meals, study Books and other related expenses.

Eligibility criteria for NYDA Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship 2021

Applicants should possess necessary criteria to be eligible to apply for the scholarship, the applicants should be high school learners who plan to attend one of the public universities or university of technology after completing the National Senior Certificate, and must meet University Admission Points Score and achieve an average of 70% in the NSC exam, applicants should demonstrate their financial need by having a combined household salary of less than R15 000 a month, applicant should be resided in rural or semi-rural areas to be applicable for scholarship.
Target group
Applicants who are permanent citizens residing in rural or semi- urban areas of South Africa are eligible for the scholarship.
Age limit
All the candidates who are interested to apply should have the age limit between 14-35 to apply.

Application procedure to apply for NYDA Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship 2021

Applications will be open for the candidates annually in the month of September, application can be made by online mode, post or email, applicants should submit their Grade 11/ Grade 12 mid-year results but certified copy of matric certificate, the organisation forms a committee to select the candidates based on applications, if the applications are made by post the form is to be sent to Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund, VDG House, 8 Victoria Road, Plumstead, Cape Town 7945, or emailed to studentfunding@studentfundingportal.com.
Application deadline
16 January, 2021 is the deadline for scholarships, the applications for the next academic year starts in preceding year, interested and eligible candidates can apply before deadline, for further information please visit http://www.nyda.gov.za/…