Who gives away bursaries and where to find them

In order to get a bursary you need to apply for one, but in order to apply for one you need to know where to send your application.

Bursaries are valuable to students. If you want to apply for one it means that you definitely need it and to get it you do not need to fit too many requirements so the competition is harsh. Moreover, you do no need to repay the money you get.

There are a number of players that have the financial power and the interest to offer bursaries. Bursaries are usually offered by companies, the government and tertiary institutions like universities and such.

Almost all the institutions and companies that offer bursaries have strict dates until you can submit your application. That deadline is usually around the middle of the year, so hurry up with your search and submit your application as soon as possible.

There is also a matter of how to find the companies and institutions that offer bursaries and how to go about contacting them. A good idea is to go local and make a list of local companies that might have the financial power and interest to give out bursaries. Also make a list of local universities and big institutions that are known to be big and have the necessary funds.

Companies offer bursaries on strict terms. They will look at the financial situation of the parents and offer the bursary to those in need, but will also look at some sort of educational achievement or potential. Once you have identified a few big companies that could be offering bursaries search for more information on their website. When you decide to contact one send your inquiry to the human resources department as this will be the one looking at the incoming emails more closely. Companies also give out bursaries because they expect to be able to hire the students they finance later on although they usually do not force this on you.

Universities will have a more straight-forward approach to bursaries and they might even be advertised in the campus, on their website or through other means. There will usually be a financial aid office where you can go to ask for more info about the available bursaries and the requirements to apply for one or another.

Research organizations and governments are also a good source of bursaries. The department of Labor will usually be in charge with bursaries and they will have the information that you need. It is also a good idea to be a part of educational forums, boards and fraternities as you will get the info about bursaries as soon as they are offered.

Start your search early on and prepare all the documentation that you might need beforehand.