Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu Scholarship Fund
National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)
A full scholarship for academically strong young South Africans from poor households to study at a public university or TVET college.
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Named after the struggle hero, the fund pays tuition, accommodation, meals, books and a living allowance for the full duration of an undergraduate qualification at a public institution. It targets students who do well at school but whose families cannot pay and who fall outside NSFAS.
Applications open once a year, usually between September and November for the following academic year, and are announced on nyda.gov.za.
Who qualifies
South African citizen aged 18 to 35 with a strong matric (or in matric with strong results), household income within the fund's threshold, accepted or applying to a public university or TVET college.
How to apply
Apply online at nyda.gov.za when the annual call opens.
Insly is not the funder and charges nothing. Amounts and rules are as published by National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and were last checked 15 Sept 2026; confirm on their site before applying. No legitimate funder charges an application fee.