18twenty8 Bursary (Financial Assistance Programme) South Africa

The 18twenty8 Financial Assistance Programme is open year-round for female students in South Africa aged 18-28. There is no fixed closing date. At BursaryForms, we support you in applying on time and with strong documents.

About 18twenty8

18twenty8® is a women-led non-profit organisation that empowers young women by supporting their higher education and personal development. Their goal is to help women who are first-generation graduates, or from financially constrained backgrounds, complete their studies without having to pause due to lack of funding.

Fields Covered by the 18twenty8 Bursary

Any field of study is eligible. Both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications are supported, at any year of study, as long as the institution is accredited in South Africa.

Expenses Covered by the 18twenty8 Bursary

This bursary may assist with several study-related costs (depending on available funding):

  • Tuition fees
  • Textbooks and stationery
  • Laptop
  • Accommodation
  • Monthly living allowance

Eligibility Requirements for the 18twenty8 Bursary

Applicants must meet all of the following:

  • Be a female born in South Africa (naturalised or foreign nationals do not qualify).
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 28 at time of application.
  • Be studying, or accepted / intending to study, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at an accredited South African higher education institution.
  • Must not be receiving other bursary funding or NSFAS funding.

Tips from BursaryForms:

  • Ensure you have proof of registration, full school/tertiary transcripts ready in certified form.
  • Prepare your 1-minute video so it shows who you are, your study goals, how you’ll use your qualification to help others, and why you need the funding. That video is part of the application.
  • Submit all required documents – missing documents often lead to disqualification.
  • Maintain strong academic performance, as renewal or continued support depends on it.

This page was updated on September 26, 2025 to provide the most current bursary information.

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How to Apply for the 18twenty8 Bursary

Here’s how the application works:

  • Use the 18twenty8 Financial Assistance Programme portal online to submit your application.
  • If you are unable to apply via portal, you may email the required documents to info@18twenty8.org with subject “18twenty8 Bursary Application”.
  • Documents required include: certified ID (not older than 3 months), profile photo, academic transcript, latest proof of registration, fees statement, textbooks quotation, accommodation or lease agreement, CV, and a short video.

Related Bursaries in South Africa

Apply for multiple bursaries in South Africa to increase your chances of receiving funding this year.

Closing Date for the 18twenty8 Bursary

There is no fixed closing date. Applications are usually accepted all year round. However, applications for the 2025-26 Financial Assistance Programme are on hold until further notice.

Contact 18twenty8

For enquiries:

18twenty8®
Email: info@18twenty8.org
Tel: 011 064 4810
WhatsApp: 060 798 7683
Website: 18twenty8 Financial Assistance Programme

Frequently Asked Questions

Female South African citizens aged between 18 and 28, enrolled or intending to enrol for undergraduate or postgraduate study at accredited institutions, and not receiving NSFAS or another bursary.
No — funding is awarded for one academic year only. Renewal depends on maintaining above-average academic performance.
Tuition, textbooks, stationery, laptop, accommodation, and monthly living allowance may be covered depending on funding.
No — applicants who have NSFAS funding or another bursary are not eligible.
No fixed closing date — applications are open all year round. However, applicants should apply as early as possible.
Yes — you must be between 18 and 28 years old.
Yes — the bursary supports both undergraduate and postgraduate studies in any field.
Candidates will be notified of outcomes within six months of submitting applications.
Profile photo, certified ID, proof of registration, academic transcript, fees statement, textbooks quote, accommodation quote, CV, video introduction.
Through the 18twenty8 portal, or by email to info@18twenty8.org if portal submission isn’t possible.