Willowton Group: Bursaries 2026

The Willowton Group is inviting students to apply for the bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded to students who are in financial need and are unable to pay for their tertiary studies.

The bursary will cover ALL fields of study.

Zakah, as per Shariah (Islamic Law), is intended for these categories of recipients:

• 1) the poor,
• 2) the needy,
• 3) the administrators of Zakah,
• 4) the reverts,
• 5) those in debt.

Zakah is an outright grant and does not require repayment. The bursary will be administered by SANZAF.

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees and textbook.
• Laptop and monthly stipend.

The selection process will include:

• The Bursary Committee will assess each application received and shortlist potential candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview – date, time and venue will be advised via email.
• Candidates who do not attend the interview or submit the required documents, will be disqualified.
• Candidates will be given feedback on their application by their regional office.
• Selected candidates will receive a Confirmation of Pledge letter.
• Bursary payments will be made into the institutions account.
• Candidates will be required to pay for their own registration fees.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must reside in the province of which you are applying
• You must fall into one of these 3 categories:

1. currently in Matric
2. currently studying at a tertiary institution and sponsored by a family member or yourself last year
3. currently studying at a tertiary institution and sponsored by Willowton/ SANZAF last year

• You must have proven financial need
• You must have applied for NSFAS before applying for this bursary
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised University, University of Technology or TVET College in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for each subject/ module
• You must be from a previously disadvantaged background
• You must meet the requirements of the SANZAF