smu.ac.za Apply NSFAS Applications 2017 : Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Name of the Organization : Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
Announcement : Apply NSFAS Applications 2017
Deadline : November 2016
Head Office : Pretoria

Website : http://www.smu.ac.za/
Guideline : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/4224-nsfas-2017.pdf

SMU Apply NSFAS Applications

Apply online now if you are matriculating in 2016 :
** All students who will register at public universities/ TVET colleges for the first time in 2017 and need financial support, can now apply directly to NSFAS for financial assistance.

Related : Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Full-Time Bursaries : www.southafricain.com/4221.html

** If you are studying at a university or TVET and have been funded by NSFAS in 2016, you do not need to re-apply for funding for 2017.

Apply for Funding

** Applications now open
** All students who will register at public universities/ TVET colleges for the first time in 2017 and need financial support, can now apply directly to NSFAS for financial assistance.
** Applications will remain open between 01 August 2016 and 30 November 2016.

Dear Applicants :
** We are pleased to inform you that our technical problem has been resolved and now all returning students can be able to process and submit their applications on the NSFAS website.

** We apologise for the technical error that made it impossible for you to submit your applications since Friday.

** Kindly note that while applications are open for all returning students, post-graduate students are not included in this provision. Thanks You.

To all 2017 first year students :
** All students who will register at public universities/ TVET colleges for the first time in 2017 and need financial support can now apply directly to NSFAS for financial assistance.
** Applications will remain open between 01 August 2016 and 30 November 2016.

To all current university/ TVET college students already funded by NSFAS
** NSFAS is in a process to receive all your information and details from the university/college where you are currently enrolled.

** You will be automatically migrated to the student-centred model, and will be notified by SMS/post once NSFAS has received and registered your details.
** To all current university/TVET college students, who are not funded by NSFAS, but intend to apply for NSFAS assistance for the 2017 academic year

** All the above mentioned students – including those who were previously on a government funded bursary programme not offered by NSFAS – can apply for NSFAS financial assistance for the 2017 academic year from 01 September 2016 to 30 November 2016.

** To apply on the NSFAS website, you will be required to register first to create your personal online account, and then proceed to fill and submit the application form online.

Required Documents

You may need about 30 minutes to complete this online process, and must also have scanned copies of the following required attachments :
** Metric Certificate
** Identity Document/Birth Certificate
** Last Academic Results

** Proof of parents income (If parent/s employed)
** Death Certificate/s (If parent/s deceased)
** Doctor’s Certificate (If permanently disabled)

Physical Address :
Molotlegi Street
Ga-Rankuwa,
Pretoria,
Gauteng

FAQ On SMU

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU):

What is SMU?
SMU is a public university located in Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa, which specializes in health sciences education and research. It was founded in 2014 as a merger of the former Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA) and the University of Limpopo’s Medunsa Campus.

What programs does SMU offer?
SMU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in health sciences, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and biomedical sciences.

Is SMU accredited?
Yes, SMU is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is recognized by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training.

How competitive is it to get into SMU?
Admission to SMU is competitive, particularly for the medical and dental programs. The university considers a range of factors when evaluating applicants, including academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community service.