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A quick guide to student funding

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Student Finance; Published: 07 May 2013; Last Updated: 26 October 2017

Funding a creative study path

The creative industry is an open platform for individuals to express themselves. However funding one’s study path can range from scholarships, bursaries, grants, self financing (working to pay for your studies), financing from family – friends - parents/guardians – private funder, student loans and government aided student loans. The lists of options are there and being creative about your student funding is not to be frowned upon. Some people even use Crowd Sourcing to fund their studies – true story!

Due to popular demand we searched for some of the planets most awesome Design Scholarships, Grants and Bursaries that are on offer! It is good to note that most recognised design schools have student financial aid systems in place so make sure that you contact them to find out what options they have in place to assist your study process in terms of fee payment. Further don’t forget to make sure that the institution you would like to study at is properly accredited!

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Student Finance; Published: 29 August 2012; Last Updated: 07 November 2017

Breakdown of bursary and scholarship options in South Africa in the Legal, Financial, Pharmaceutical and Accounting sectors!

Accounting:

Grant Thornton: Have a focused career site which features information about bursaries on offer.

BDO: has a bursary offering for students registering or currently pursing a career as a Chartered Accountant.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Student Finance; Published: 29 August 2012; Last Updated: 17 November 2017

Breakdown of bursary and scholarship options in South Africa in the Engineering, Geology, Teaching and Transport sectors!

Engineering and Geology

Kantey & Templer are consulting engineers have bursary opportunities available for individuals pursuing a career as a Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineer.

Harmony (a leading gold mining setups) has a bursary scheme focused on education at a tertiary level.

SASOL Have an entire website dedicated for their bursary options.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Student Finance; Published: 17 October 2011; Last Updated: 08 October 2018

Global scholarship, grant, funding, fellowship and bursary study opportunities - Image source: iStockphoto LP Image Credit: © Sergey Khakimullin

Financing your studies has never been easy, often international and local students feel the same pressures no matter where they are located on the planet. Popular solutions range from study grants, scholarships, fellowships and bursaries. FirstStep.me has put together a breakdown of various student financial aid solutions from around the planet! - Wishing you all the best with your studies, the FirstStep.me team!

New Zealand

Check out New Zealand Education for their breakdown of University Scholarships.

Universities New Zealand has a full list of scholarships for the NZL region.

New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has a full overview of various scholarships designed for studying in the region.

StudyLink is setup by the New Zealand Ministry for Social Development. Servicing student allowances and loans for locals and permanent residents in NZL.

Also check out Careers New Zealand for various student funding options.

New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA): The set-up that makes sure New Zealand’s qualifications are accredited accordingly. They also have a scholarship platform which caters for a number of different study areas.