additional funding requirements (part-time and or distance

All applications must be completed on the appropriate application forms and should be submitted before the deadline. Bene�ciaries should be studying high or medium priority �elds of study as determined from time to time to qualify for funding Bene�ciaries should be graded and obtain a minimum of 22 points in six (6) subject in grade 10. Bene�ciaries should have obtained admission at an approved Vocational Training Centre in Namibia. No students should be considered for NSFAF funding, if he or she has already bene�ted from the programme of the same level.

SADC/International requirements

Sponsorships for Vocational Education outside Namibia will be in the form of loans.

Applicants should be Namibian citizens.

The applicant may be considered for funding to study at Institutions in the Republic of South Africa only, in higher and medium priority �elds of study, if the programme/level is not o�ered in Namibia.

Studying abroad in Vocational Training Program in other countries will only be considered through Institutions identi�ed by NSFAF.

Post-graduate �nancial assistance

The purpose of post-graduate studies is to support Namibian citizens who wish to pursue further studies towards honours, Masters, and PhD programmes of studies, mostly in areas of with critical human resource shortage. Financial assistance to postgraduate bene�ciaries is provided in the form of loans except for medicine and education as per NSFAF priority �elds of study, which are determined from time to time.

Application process:

The application process for postgraduate studies is the same as for undergraduate studies.

Requirements for Post-graduate �nancial assistance

Bene�ciaries eligible for �nancial assistance for post-graduate studies are required to meet NSFAF requirements. Post-graduate sponsorship is available to qualifying Namibian citizens who have prior undergraduate quali�cations.

The following criteria are used to determine the awarding for postgraduate studies:

Local Institutions requirements


Full-time/Part-time/Distance applicants studying at accredited and recognized Institutions of Higher Learning.

Applicants should be studying towards: Honours, Masters and PhD programmes. Applicants studying towards an Honours level must have obtained an undergraduate quali�cation.

Preference will be given to applicants studying towards a quali�cation that is in line with the completed quali�cation. Consideration will be given to applicants studying towards higher and medium priority �eld of studies.

2016 ACADEMIC YEAR APPLICATION INFORMATION

PRE-APPLICATION INFORMATION

Critical information that prospective applicants need to know before the distribution of the 2016 Academic Year application forms starts.

Application forms are due to be distributed countrywide as from 15 September 2015 until 15 December 2015. Prospective students are required to ensure that they have the following documents necessary to successfully complete NSFAF applications:

Certi�ed copies of the following documents are required:

* Full birth certi�cate * Namibian Identity Card (ID) * ID of parents/guardians* Proof of parental income (In the absence of proof of income or if unemployed, a sworn declaration must be made before a Commissioner of Oaths by parent(s) or guardian(s) themselves. This requirement is only for �nancial assistance purposes and has nothing to do with matter of maintenance)* Proof of income should also be submitted by employed applicants who are studying undergraduate studies. If parental income is above N$750 000, NSFAF will only pay tuition fees, unless there is a proof of support for other siblings and/or legally adopted children at Institutions of Higher Learning. If parental income is less than N$750 000, NSFAF will pay the full predetermined rate. * Mid-year examination or �nal examination results* 1x passport photo* Proof of admission from Institutions of Higher Learning/ VTCs.* O�er letters or notice of provisional admission should be submitted by students who intend to pursue their studies at foreign or SADC institutions.* For mature age entry—such letter of admission must be submitted. This is only applicable to students at local Institutions of Higher Learning.

N.B. — Proof of registration (in the case of local students) should be submitted when the student has registered, not during the application process. The Fund only accepts o�er/admission letters issued by the governments or institutions of higher learning in which the students intend to study. Third party o�ers or admission letters are not accepted.

Likewise, a certi�ed copy of Grade 12 results (certi�cate) should be submitted when received, not during the application process. NSFAF Funding Requirements

The following criteria are mere guidelines that form part of the synthetic priority index, and are used to determine eligibility for Undergraduate, Vocational Education Training and Postgraduate Financial Assistance:

Requirement for Undergraduate �nancial assistance

Funding requirements for Undergraduate studies are determined as per Local, SADC/International requirements.

Local Funding Requirements

An applicant should be a Namibian citizen; The applicant should apply to study full/part-time or distance at accredited and recognized Institutions of Higher Learning;

Applicants should submit proof of provisional admission attached to their applications.

Additional Funding Requirements (Part-time and or distance employed applicants):

Applicants (students) that are employed and are studying part-time or through distance learning may be funded, depending on the �eld of study. This funding is limited to high and medium priority �elds of study as determined annually by NSFAF, provided that their income does not exceed N$300,000 per annum. NSFAF only pays for tuition fees.

Post-graduate studies outside Namibia - requirements



Applicants should be studying towards: Honours, Masters and PhD programmes.

Applicants studying towards an Honours level must have obtained an undergraduate quali�cation.Preference will be given to applicants studying towards a quali�cation that is in line with the completed quali�cation.

Consideration will be given to applicants studying towards higher and medium priority �eld of studies.

Preference will be given to students studying at SADC and regional Institutions.


Only students studying in high priority category �elds of study will be funded.

Part-time/distance/modular/online studies will be funded under co-sponsorship for high and medium priority �eld of studies only. NSFAF pays only a portion of tuition fees; up to 40%.

For more information contact:

NSFAF Head O�ce51-52 Werner List StreetGutenberg Platz P. Box 23053, WindhoekTel: 061-420 681/2Fax: 061-233940Email: [email protected]

2016 Application Guide

Applicants should have obtained 25 points (in grade 12) in �ve subjects with an F in English to qualify for funding at local Institutions of Higher Learning, however applicants intending to study Education and Law should obtain 25 points (in grade 12) in �ve subjects with a minimum of E in English;

Applicants who have improved their English through English Programmes o�ered by institutions of higher learning will also be considered provided that such a programme is not less than three (3) months and they have obtained a pass;

Applicants who obtained post-grade 12 quali�cations (minimum NQF Level 5) but have less than 25 points in grade 12/school leaving certi�cate may be considered for local Institutions if they have obtained a minimum of 20 points and an F in English in grade 12 or equivalent school leaving certi�cate. However, applicants who intend to study Education and Law should obtain an E in English in grade 12.

Pre or bridging programmes will only be considered if the programme is a pre-requisite of the formal programmes. In the event, where the pre-programme is only implemented for the students who did not meet the requirements of the actual programme, then application for those students will not be considered.

Applicants should provide proof of parental income; if unemployed a declaration under oath should be made by parents/guardians themselves and submitted to NSFAF.

Applicant admitted on Mature Age Entry should be considered for funding provided that a proof of Mature Age Entry from the Institution is provided to NSFAF. Applicants should at least be 23 years old. Mature Age Entry is restricted to local Institutions only.

Loans and grants should be provided as from NQF Level 5.

Local students must have been registered at an Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) to qualify for funding.

No application form will be accepted or considered with pending documents neither will it be forwarded to the Selection Committee.No applicant should be considered for NSFAF funding if he or she has already bene�ted from the programme at the same level. If such a case were to be identi�ed, the award would be forfeited.

Under no circumstances shall a student be considered for funding after failing a previous academic year, and then deciding to apply for another programme. If such case were to be identi�ed, the award would be nulli�ed.

Foreign quali�cations (including grade 12 certi�cates) should be submitted with an evaluation from the Namibia Quali�cation Authority (NQA) attached to the application forms, and must be translated into the English Language.

Additional Funding Requirements (Part-time or distance employed applicants)

Applicants (students) that are employed and studying part-time or through distance learning may be funded depending on the �eld of study. This funding is limited to high and medium priority �elds of study as determined annually by NSFAF, provided that their income does not exceed N$300,000 per annum. Financial assistance will be in the form of tuition fees only.

SADC/International Requirements

An applicant should be a Namibian citizen.Only applicants applying to study full time at accredited and recognized Institutions of Higher Learning will be considered.

Funding for SADC and International institutions is for higher and medium priority �elds of study as determined from time to time. However, consideration may also be given to applicants intending to study in low priority �elds of study, provided they score 40 points in grade 12 in �ve subjects.

Applicants should have obtained 35 points (in grade 12) in �ve subjects with an E in English to qualify for funding to study abroad in medicine, engineering and related �elds of study.

For other priority �elds of study applicants should have obtained 30 points (in grade 12) in �ve subjects with an E in English to qualify for funding abroad.Applicants who intend to study within SADC or Internationally must submit provisional admission prior to the selection process; thereafter the proof of registration must be submitted without delay. If these documents are in a foreign language, they must be translated into the English language. Admission letters obtained through Agencies will not be accepted by NSFAF.NSFAF will only accept admission letters issued by the governments or Institutions of Higher Learning in which the students intend to study and must be in English.

Additional funding requirements for applicants whose parents/legal guardians are serving outside Namibia (on behalf of Namibian governmental institutions).

Applicants should have obtained 25 points (in grade 12) in �ve subjects with an E in English to qualify for funding to study abroad, except for medicine and engineering related �elds of study, which should be 35 points (in grade 12) in �ve subjects with an E in English. Subject to NSFAF priority �elds of study.

Vocational Education and Training �nancial assistance

As part of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund contribution to the national human resource development, the Fund deemed �nancial assistance to Vocational Education and Training, as an important element to its mandate. Potential bene�ciaries can apply for placement to Government owned Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) and other private Vocational Training Providers. Financial assistance to VET bene�ciaries is provided in the form of a loan or grant, depending on the �eld of study.

Application Process

Applications for VET should be completed within the prescribed NSFAF form and submitted to NSFAF before the set deadline.

Requirements for VET �nancial assistance

The following criteria are used to determine the awarding for Vocational Education and Training:

Local VET requirements

Applicants should be Namibian citizens. Full-time/Part-time applicants studying at accredited and recognized Vocational Training Centres (Institutions registered under the Vocational Education and Training Act, 2008 [Act No 1 of 2008]).

All applications must be completed on the appropriate application forms and should be submitted before the deadline. Bene�ciaries should be studying high or medium priority �elds of study as determined from time to time to qualify for funding Bene�ciaries should be graded and obtain a minimum of 22 points in six (6) subject in grade 10. Bene�ciaries should have obtained admission at an approved Vocational Training Centre in Namibia. No students should be considered for NSFAF funding, if he or she has already bene�ted from the programme of the same level.

SADC/International requirements

Sponsorships for Vocational Education outside Namibia will be in the form of loans.


The applicant may be considered for funding to study at Institutions in the Republic of South Africa only, in higher and medium priority �elds of study, if the programme/level is not o�ered in Namibia.

Studying abroad in Vocational Training Program in other countries will only be considered through Institutions identi�ed by NSFAF.

Post-graduate �nancial assistance

The purpose of post-graduate studies is to support Namibian citizens who wish to pursue further studies towards honours, Masters, and PhD programmes of studies, mostly in areas of with critical human resource shortage. Financial assistance to postgraduate bene�ciaries is provided in the form of loans except for medicine and education as per NSFAF priority �elds of study, which are determined from time to time.

Application process:

The application process for postgraduate studies is the same as for undergraduate studies.

Requirements for Post-graduate �nancial assistance

Bene�ciaries eligible for �nancial assistance for post-graduate studies are required to meet NSFAF requirements. Post-graduate sponsorship is available to qualifying Namibian citizens who have prior undergraduate quali�cations.

The following criteria are used to determine the awarding for postgraduate studies:

Local Institutions requirements



Applicants should be studying towards: Honours, Masters and PhD programmes. Applicants studying towards an Honours level must have obtained an undergraduate quali�cation.

Preference will be given to applicants studying towards a quali�cation that is in line with the completed quali�cation. Consideration will be given to applicants studying towards higher and medium priority �eld of studies.

2016 ACADEMIC YEAR APPLICATION INFORMATION

PRE-APPLICATION INFORMATION

Critical information that prospective applicants need to know before the distribution of the 2016 Academic Year application forms starts.

Application forms are due to be distributed countrywide as from 15 September 2015 until 15 December 2015. Prospective students are required to ensure that they have the following documents necessary to successfully complete NSFAF applications:

Certi�ed copies of the following documents are required:

* Full birth certi�cate * Namibian Identity Card (ID) * ID of parents/guardians* Proof of parental income (In the absence of proof of income or if unemployed, a sworn declaration must be made before a Commissioner of Oaths by parent(s) or guardian(s) themselves. This requirement is only for �nancial assistance purposes and has nothing to do with matter of maintenance)* Proof of income should also be submitted by employed applicants who are studying undergraduate studies. If parental income is above N$750 000, NSFAF will only pay tuition fees, unless there is a proof of support for other siblings and/or legally adopted children at Institutions of Higher Learning. If parental income is less than N$750 000, NSFAF will pay the full predetermined rate. * Mid-year examination or �nal examination results* 1x passport photo* Proof of admission from Institutions of Higher Learning/ VTCs.* O�er letters or notice of provisional admission should be submitted by students who intend to pursue their studies at foreign or SADC institutions.* For mature age entry—such letter of admission must be submitted. This is only applicable to students at local Institutions of Higher Learning.

N.B. — Proof of registration (in the case of local students) should be submitted when the student has registered, not during the application process. The Fund only accepts o�er/admission letters issued by the governments or institutions of higher learning in which the students intend to study. Third party o�ers or admission letters are not accepted.

Likewise, a certi�ed copy of Grade 12 results (certi�cate) should be submitted when received, not during the application process. NSFAF Funding Requirements

The following criteria are mere guidelines that form part of the synthetic priority index, and are used to determine eligibility for Undergraduate, Vocational Education Training and Postgraduate Financial Assistance:

Requirement for Undergraduate �nancial assistance

Funding requirements for Undergraduate studies are determined as per Local, SADC/International requirements.

Local Funding Requirements

An applicant should be a Namibian citizen; The applicant should apply to study full/part-time or distance at accredited and recognized Institutions of Higher Learning;


Additional Funding Requirements (Part-time and or distance employed applicants):

Applicants (students) that are employed and are studying part-time or through distance learning may be funded, depending on the �eld of study. This funding is limited to high and medium priority �elds of study as determined annually by NSFAF, provided that their income does not exceed N$300,000 per annum. NSFAF only pays for tuition fees.

Post-graduate studies outside Namibia - requirements



Applicants should be studying towards: Honours, Masters and PhD programmes.

Applicants studying towards an Honours level must have obtained an undergraduate quali�cation.Preference will be given to applicants studying towards a quali�cation that is in line with the completed quali�cation.

Consideration will be given to applicants studying towards higher and medium priority �eld of studies.

Preference will be given to students studying at SADC and regional Institutions.


Only students studying in high priority category �elds of study will be funded.

Part-time/distance/modular/online studies will be funded under co-sponsorship for high and medium priority �eld of studies only. NSFAF pays only a portion of tuition fees; up to 40%.

For more information contact:

NSFAF Head O�ce51-52 Werner List StreetGutenberg Platz P. Box 23053, WindhoekTel: 061-420 681/2Fax: 061-233940Email: [email protected]

Applicants should have obtained 25 points (in grade 12) in �ve subjects with an F in English to qualify for funding at local Institutions of Higher Learning, however applicants intending to study Education and Law should obtain 25 points (in grade 12) in �ve subjects with a minimum of E in English;

Applicants who have improved their English through English Programmes o�ered by institutions of higher learning will also be considered provided that such a programme is not less than three (3) months and they have obtained a pass;

Applicants who obtained post-grade 12 quali�cations (minimum NQF Level 5) but have less than 25 points in grade 12/school leaving certi�cate may be considered for local Institutions if they have obtained a minimum of 20 points and an F in English in grade 12 or equivalent school leaving certi�cate. However, applicants who intend to study Education and Law should obtain an E in English in grade 12.

Pre or bridging programmes will only be considered if the programme is a pre-requisite of the formal programmes. In the event, where the pre-programme is only implemented for the students who did not meet the requirements of the actual programme, then application for those students will not be considered.

Applicants should provide proof of parental income; if unemployed a declaration under oath should be made by parents/guardians themselves and submitted to NSFAF.

Applicant admitted on Mature Age Entry should be considered for funding provided that a proof of Mature Age Entry from the Institution is provided to NSFAF. Applicants should at least be 23 years old. Mature Age Entry is restricted to local Institutions only.

Loans and grants should be provided as from NQF Level 5.

Local students must have been registered at an Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) to qualify for funding.

No application form will be accepted or considered with pending documents neither will it be forwarded to the Selection Committee.No applicant should be considered for NSFAF funding if he or she has already bene�ted from the programme at the same level. If such a case were to be identi�ed, the award would be forfeited.

Under no circumstances shall a student be considered for funding after failing a previous academic year, and then deciding to apply for another programme. If such case were to be identi�ed, the award would be nulli�ed.

Foreign quali�cations (including grade 12 certi�cates) should be submitted with an evaluation from the Namibia Quali�cation Authority (NQA) attached to the application forms, and must be translated into the English Language.

Additional Funding Requirements (Part-time or distance employed applicants)

Applicants (students) that are employed and studying part-time or through distance learning may be funded depending on the �eld of study. This funding is limited to high and medium priority �elds of study as determined annually by NSFAF, provided that their income does not exceed N$300,000 per annum. Financial assistance will be in the form of tuition fees only.

SADC/International Requirements

An applicant should be a Namibian citizen.Only applicants applying to study full time at accredited and recognized Institutions of Higher Learning will be considered.

Funding for SADC and International institutions is for higher and medium priority �elds of study as determined from time to time. However, consideration may also be given to applicants intending to study in low priority �elds of study, provided they score 40 points in grade 12 in �ve subjects.

Applicants should have obtained 35 points (in grade 12) in �ve subjects with an E in English to qualify for funding to study abroad in medicine, engineering and related �elds of study.

For other priority �elds of study applicants should have obtained 30 points (in grade 12) in �ve subjects with an E in English to qualify for funding abroad.Applicants who intend to study within SADC or Internationally must submit provisional admission prior to the selection process; thereafter the proof of registration must be submitted without delay. If these documents are in a foreign language, they must be translated into the English language. Admission letters obtained through Agencies will not be accepted by NSFAF.NSFAF will only accept admission letters issued by the governments or Institutions of Higher Learning in which the students intend to study and must be in English.

Additional funding requirements for applicants whose parents/legal guardians are serving outside Namibia (on behalf of Namibian governmental institutions).

Applicants should have obtained 25 points (in grade 12) in �ve subjects with an E in English to qualify for funding to study abroad, except for medicine and engineering related �elds of study, which should be 35 points (in grade 12) in �ve subjects with an E in English. Subject to NSFAF priority �elds of study.

Vocational Education and Training �nancial assistance

As part of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund contribution to the national human resource development, the Fund deemed �nancial assistance to Vocational Education and Training, as an important element to its mandate. Potential bene�ciaries can apply for placement to Government owned Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) and other private Vocational Training Providers. Financial assistance to VET bene�ciaries is provided in the form of a loan or grant, depending on the �eld of study.

Application Process

Applications for VET should be completed within the prescribed NSFAF form and submitted to NSFAF before the set deadline.

Requirements for VET �nancial assistance

The following criteria are used to determine the awarding for Vocational Education and Training:

Local VET requirements

Applicants should be Namibian citizens. Full-time/Part-time applicants studying at accredited and recognized Vocational Training Centres (Institutions registered under the Vocational Education and Training Act, 2008 [Act No 1 of 2008]).

additional funding requirements (part-time and or distance

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