SANZAF Zakah Bursary 2026

SANZAF is a faith-based education and socio-welfare organisation that has been providing assistance to needy and underprivileged families for 40 to 43 years, helping strengthen and develop the community.

Are you a South African student facing financial difficulties in pursuing your higher education? SANZAF is here to help you with all your education expenditures. Moreover, this organisation manages bursary funds for several trusts, foundations, and corporate providers, allowing deserving students to receive financial assistance.

In this article, we will explore the bursary in greater detail, including its application process, monthly allowance, eligibility requirements, and closing dates.

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What is SANZAF Zakah Bursary?

SANZAF, or the South African National Zakah Fund, is an organisation that provides funding to eligible South African students in financial need who are unable to pay for their tertiary studies.

SANZAF is a faith-based charity organisation that promotes advancement in welfare, education, development, and more. In 2020 alone, it served over 1,432,805 individuals in South Africa. In the previous year, it distributed an education bursary of R 27,000,000.

What are the SANZAF Zakah Bursary Eligibility Requirements?

Before applying for the SANZAF Zakah Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum entry criteria. Let us take a look at the bursary’s eligibility criteria:

1. Applicant must be a South African citizen,

2. Applicant must be financially constrained,

3. Foreign nationals with a study permit are also considered,

4. Applicants must be residing in the province where they are applying,

5. Applicant must have applied for NSFAS before applying for this bursary.

6. Applicant must belong to a family with an annual income below the median level,

7. Applicant must have enroled or intend to study at a recognised University, including:

• TVET College in South Africa (or)
• University of Technikon in South Africa (or)
• University of Technology in South Africa.

8. Applicant applying for SANZAF Zakah Bursary:

• Must be either studying in Matric or have completed Matriculation,
• Must be studying at a tertiary institution and sponsored by SANZAF last year,
• Must have been studying at a tertiary institution and sponsored by a family member or yourself last year.

These were some general requirements for getting a bursary in South Africa. Students can learn more about the eligibility requirements on the bursary’s website.

Fields Covered by SANZAF Bursary 

The SANZAF encourages young South Africans to apply for SANZAF bursaries in addition to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme 2026, which provides free higher education and training subsidies.

The bursary will be available to all eligible students, regardless of their field of study. Students can apply for this bursary for all undergraduate domains intended for study at any recognised South African university.

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Allowances Provided by SANZAF Zakah Bursary

SANZAF bursary allowances will include the complete education expenses, including:

• Tuition fees
• Stationery expenses
• Textbooks and other study materials
• Accommodation and food allowance

The value of this bursary will be determined on an individual basis. If the requirements are high, the amount will also be high. Thus, the bursary payment will be made directly to the college, university or institute in which the applicant is enroled.

SANZAF Zakah Closing Date

Since the SANZAF organisation provides bursaries nationwide, the application closing date may vary by location, ranging from November to January. Applicants must submit their applications before the closing date to ensure consideration.

Applicants are required first to apply to the “2026 Fully subsidised FREE higher education and training” for South Africans by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). According to official sources, the NSFAS closing date is the 30th of November 2026. After NSFAS approves the application, the Bursary Application Form will be available on 1st December 2026 for Gauteng bursary applicants.

A Guide to Online Bursary Application for SANZAF Bursary 2026

If you are a South African citizen and wish to apply for this bursary, here is how to do so.

Step 1: Visit the official website of SANZAF,

Step 2: Check for the application forms and download it. Read carefully before filling out this form. Make sure to follow all the given instructions,

Step 3: Ensure the application form is completed with all required fields, including personal and academic details.

Step 4: Submit all scanned essential documents in the specified order. Required documentation to be included along with the application form is listed below:

• Applicant’s ID card,
• Applicant’s Matric certificate,
• A motivational letter explaining the bursary requirement
• Proof of parents’ or guardians’ household income (Payslip/Grant or income letter or last three months’ bank statement).

*Note: All the documents mentioned above should be certified and not be older than three months. Once you have completed the filling and reviewing of the application form, all the scanned documents along with the application must be submitted online at SANZAF Bursary 2026

*Note: There is a separate form for each province. Applicants must select their application forms based on their province and submit them, along with supporting documents, before the closing dates.

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SANZAF Zakah Bursary 2026 – Contact Details

For any inquiries regarding this bursary programme, please reach out directly to your nearest SANZAF branch:

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Conclusion

SANZAF is inviting students to apply for the bursary for the upcoming academic year. Every year, this organisation provides funding to eligible students who are in financial need and unable to bear their education expenses.

With SANZAF’s support, students can access higher learning institutions without financial constraints. This bursary provides comprehensive financial assistance, covering tuition fees, accommodation, textbooks, and food expenses, fostering a supportive environment for academic success. An applicant must meet all eligibility criteria, submit the application form and supporting documents by the due date, and be selected for this bursary.

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