Financial
Aid
Financial aid
Options to fund your Bushwise course
We understand that investing in your education is a big decision, which is why we offer several ways to make your Bushwise training more accessible, including grants, wildlife scholarships, student loans, and flexible payment plans.
For South African citizens, Bushwise is recognised by most major banks as an educational institution, meaning students can often apply for student loans to fund their training. We’ve partnered with two organisations below to help speed up the process. Once you’ve enrolled in a course, we’ll provide a registration letter and full quotation to support your application with your bank or preferred loan provider.
Applications for Bushwise Foundation Grants and wildlife scholarships are also open to everyone. You can apply for a Bushwise Foundation Grant or a Wildlife Scholarship when enrolling in any in-person course to see if you qualify.
Alongside traditional bank loans, grants, and scholarships, we also offer flexible payment plans to help spread the cost of your course. Our enrolment team is available to guide you through the process.
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Foundation Grants & Bushwise Wildlife Scholarships
We understand that paying for education is a big commitment. That’s why we offer Bushwise Foundation Grants and Bushwise Wildlife Scholarships of up to R100,000. These grants & scholarships are open to everyone, so anyone can apply. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build on your experience, we encourage you to apply to determine what grant amount you qualify for.
Student loans
Student loans remain one of the most common ways for students to fund their training. In addition to applying directly through banks, there are also specialised education finance platforms that can help simplify the process and speed up your application.
Below are two options that can help you check your eligibility and apply for student funding quickly and easily.
Apply for funding through Student Hero
We’ve partnered with Student Hero to make funding your Bushwise training simpler and quicker!
Student Hero connects you with multiple education funding providers in one place, allowing you to check your eligibility, compare loan options, and apply through a single platform. This gives you a faster and more streamlined alternative to approaching banks individually.
Once you’ve uploaded all the required documents, you can find out within minutes whether you qualify for a student loan. Full approval typically takes between 24 hours and a week.
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Finance your training with Capitec
Capitec Education Finance offers student loans designed to help fund recognised education programmes. With fixed, discounted interest rates and a simple application process, it provides another option for students looking to finance their Bushwise training.
Past Bushwise students have also successfully received loans from the banks below:
ABSA
For more information,
please call 08601 00372
Standard Bank
For more information,
please call 0860 123000
Nedbank
For more information,
please call 0860 555 111
Solidariteit Studiefonds
For more information,
please call 012 111 8360
FNB
For more information,
please call 0861 404040
Payment plans
Plan 1
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A R15,000 (£1155) deposit secures your booking
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First instalment due 20 weeks before the course start date
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Final instalment due 12 weeks before the course start date
Plan 2
30% of the full amount is deposited to secure your booking
The balance is split into six instalments leading up to the course start date
Plan 3
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30% of the full amount is deposited to secure your booking
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The balance is split into equal installments with the final installment due 1 month before your course ends
Don't let money slow your dreams
Chat to us about our different funding options – let's make your wild dreams come true. For more information please contact info@bushwise.co.za