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NSFAF Required Documents for Financial Assistance
Get Funded for Your Studies: A Complete Guide to the Required Documents for NSFAF Financial Assistance
In this blog post, we will provide a comprehensive guide to the NSFAF required documents for both undergraduate and vocational studies, as well as postgraduate studies. Applying for financial assistance from the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) can be a daunting task, but with the right documents in hand, the process can be made much simpler.
When applying for undergraduate and vocational studies, the following documents are required (NSFAF required documents):
- A copy of the full birth certificate, certified by the Commissioner of Oath
- A copy of a Namibian identification (ID), certified by the Commissioner of Oath
- A copy/copies of school leaving certificate(s) [Grade 11/12 or equivalent], certified by the Commissioner of Oath (statement of results for applicants who completed previous years)
- A copy of mother’s ID or Death certificate, certified by the Commissioner of Oath or a Declaration made with the Namibian Police made by any remaining parent/guardian
- A copy of father’s ID/ Death certificate, certified by the Commissioner of Oath or a Declaration made with the Namibian Police made by any remaining parent/guardian
- Parents/ Guardian certified payslip or with the company stamp, or Declaration made with the Commissioner of Oath, in case of unemployment
- A certified copy of your payslip or with the company stamp (if the applicant is employed)
- In case the applicant is married, provide Spouse’s ID and payslip instead of parents
- A copy of a grade 10 or grade 12 certificate, certified by the Commissioner of Oath (mature age applicants)
- A copy of proof of admission and test results on mature age from a Public Institution, certified by the Commissioner of Oath (for applicant through mature age, applicable only to those with at least 23 years old)
- Copy of work experience (applicant applying through Mature Age entry, 3 years for grade 11/12 certificate holder and 5 years for grade 10 certificate holder)
- A copy of evaluation from Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), certified by the Commissioner of the Oath, for all foreign qualifications (including grade 11/12 certificates)
- Copy of a diploma on NQF level 6 for applicants applying with 22 points in 5 subjects intending to do a bachelor’s degree (local institutions only), certified by the Commissioner of Oath
When applying for postgraduate studies, the following documents are required (NSFAF required documents):
- A copy of the full birth certificate, certified by the Commissioner of Oath
- A copy of a Namibian identification (ID), certified by the Commissioner of Oath
- A copy of Bachelor’s degree at least on NQF level 7, if studying towards an honors degree, or a copy of a master’s degree if studying towards a PhD, certified by the Commissioner of Oath. If certificates are not issued by the Institution at the time of application, attach academic records, indicating the certificate has been obtained
- A copy of mother’s ID/ Death certificate, certified by the Commissioner of Oath or a Declaration made with the Namibian Police made by any remaining parent/guardian
- A copy of father’s ID/ Death certificate, certified by the Commissioner of Oath or a Declaration made with the Namibian Police made by any remaining parent/guardian
- In case the applicant is married, provide Spouse’s ID and payslip instead of parents
- A certified copy of your payslip or with the company stamp (if employed)
- A copy of the evaluation from Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), certified by the Namibian Police, for all foreign qualifications.
- It’s important to note that all of these documents must be certified by the Commissioner of Oath and submitted before the deadline. Failing to do so will result in the application being rejected. Keep in mind that the deadline for applications is 31 January 2023, so be sure to gather all NSFAF required documents and apply as soon as possible.
- NSFAF financial assistance is a great opportunity for students to achieve their academic goals, but it’s important to understand the eligibility criteria and NSFAF required documents in order to be considered for funding. By following this guide, you can ensure that your application is complete and successful.
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