The Student Financial Support Unit (SFSU) at the University's Counselling and Student Support Centre performs administrative duties, including providing administrative support, facilitating loan assessments, and serving as a liaison between the university and scholarship awarding institutions. The officer also promotes financial assistance from various sources, monitors financial support, ensures equitable resource allocation, organizes seminars on scholarship/financial support, and serves as the secretary to the SRC Scholarship fund. The Section currently coordinates about twenty (20) scholarships from various awarding institutions and for various levels in the University. It also organises seminars to create awareness of scholarship opportunities and guide with correct filling of scholarship application forms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If your scholarship application is not successful, do not be discouraged. The Counselling and Students Support Unit can offer advice on how to improve future applications, including reviewing your application materials and identifying additional scholarship opportunities. We also provide support for seeking alternative funding options.
Yes, students can apply for multiple scholarships as long as they meet the eligibility criteria for each. The Counselling and Students Support Unit can help you identify suitable scholarships and advise you on how to maximize your chances by applying to several options.
Scholarship deadlines vary depending on the type of scholarship and the sponsoring body. It is essential to regularly visit the Counselling and Students Support Unit’s website, subscribe to notifications, and maintain awareness of upcoming deadlines. For specific scholarships, our staff can provide a comprehensive list of deadlines and send reminders to help students stay on track.
Some scholarships require students to maintain a specific Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) or demonstrate outstanding academic performance. However, many scholarships are based on other factors such as financial need. Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship, and our staff can help you determine which scholarships you could qualify.
Scholarships available through the Counselling and Students Support Unit cater to various academic achievements, financial needs, and specific student groups. These include merit-based scholarships for academic excellence, need-based scholarships for students facing financial challenges, and targeted scholarships for students reading a particular programme of study.
The Counselling and Students Support Unit provides valuable guidance on available scholarships both within the university and externally. To apply, students can visit the Counselling and Students Support Unit's scholarship division, where staff will assist them in identifying relevant scholarships, reviewing eligibility requirements, and completing application forms. Additionally, detailed instructions and deadlines for scholarships are available on our website, and counselling staff are happy to provide step-by-step assistance.
