University of the Free State

UFS Matriculant of the Year Bursary Competition

University 1 August 2026 Chamu application

Competition for top-achieving 2026 Matric learners who want to study full-time at the University of the Free State in 2027.

Funding details

Fields covered: Any full-time field of study at the University of the Free State.
Coverage value: Bursaries, prizes and other opportunities for selected finalists and winners.

Currently in Matric in 2026
Top-achieving student
Intends to study full-time at the University of the Free State in 2027
Shows excellent results or strong potential in academics, sport, culture or leadership
May attend a Quintile 1 to 5 school, private school, or be home-schooled
Agrees to the competition terms and conditions

No structured academic requirements have been captured for this bursary yet.

These are the files Chamu will attach to your bursary application.

One academic file required

Covering letter

A short letter introducing the applicant and motivation for the bursary.

Certified copy of ID document Required

Upload the front and back if they are separate files.

Curriculum Vitae Required

Current CV with education, achievements, and activities.

Certified copy of Matric certificate Academic

Required if Matric has been completed. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Full academic record or transcript Academic

Use tertiary institution letterhead where available. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Grade 12 marks Academic

Latest Grade 12 marks are accepted when Matric is not complete.

Grade 11 marks Academic

Grade 11 final marks may support current Matric applications.

Family IDs

Certified ID copies for parents, legal guardian, or spouse, if financial need applies.

Proof of income

Payslips, employment letters, or retrenchment letters for parents or guardians. Not needed for SASSA grant recipients.

Special case documents

Disability Annexure A or Vulnerable Child Declaration, if applicable.