The National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) invites qualifying South African students to apply for the NHFC Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Bursary Location: Accredited tertiary institutions across South Africa
NHFC Bursary Programme 2027
The National Housing Finance Corporation is offering bursary funding to financially disadvantaged South African students who are studying in fields linked to housing, finance, property and the built environment.
The bursary supports undergraduate students from second year onwards, as well as postgraduate students.
The programme aims to help students develop the skills and expertise required for careers in the housing finance and built-environment sectors.
Fields of Study Covered
The NHFC Bursary 2027 supports studies in:
- Built Environment
- Construction Economics
- Developmental Studies
- Economic Development
- Energy Efficiency
- Finance
- Housing
- Housing Construction
- Human Settlements
- Property Markets
- Real Estate
- Risk Management
What Does the NHFC Bursary Cover?
The bursary provides funding for at least:
- Tuition fees.
- Prescribed books.
- Other study materials.
Student accommodation and other expenses may also be covered at the discretion of the NHFC.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed Matric.
- Come from a financially disadvantaged background.
- Be studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in one of the approved fields.
- Have completed first year and be entering second year or a higher level of study.
- Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Have a strong academic record.
Bursary Renewal
The NHFC bursary may be renewed annually.
Renewal will depend on the student maintaining satisfactory academic performance.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not receive feedback should regard their application as unsuccessful.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate.
- Certified full tertiary academic record, including the most recent results, on university letterhead.
- Proof of university admission, where applicable.
- Certified copies of parent or guardian ID documents.
- Proof of household income.
- Latest payslips where parents or guardians are employed.
- Affidavit where parents or guardians are unemployed.
- Certified ID documents or birth certificates of other people living in the household.
How to Apply for NHFC Bursary 2027
Applicants must complete the prescribed NHFC bursary application form.
Click here to download the NHFC Bursary Application Form 2027
Completed applications and supporting documents must be emailed to:
Applicants should use the following email subject line:
NHFC Bursary Application 2027
Bursary Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
30 September 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
Enquiries
For bursary-related enquiries, contact the NHFC Human Resources Division.
Email:
Important Application Notes
The bursary is intended for students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds and generally supports undergraduate students from second year onwards, as well as postgraduate students.
Applicants should ensure that all required supporting documents are included, as incomplete applications may be disqualified.
The exact value of the bursary is not specified in the supplied information, and accommodation or other additional expenses are covered at the discretion of the NHFC.