TABLE 1: FLY@UP ASSIST FIRST-YEAR AWARDS 2026Umalusi issued school-leaving certificates such as NSC, IEB and SACAI, irrespective of citizenship (The award amounts may be updated for 2027) | ||
| Award A | Qualifying average percentage | Amount |
| Average percentage for the six (6) best subjects taken, excluding Life Orientation | 80%–89.99% | R18 000 |
| 90%–100% | R45 000 | |
| NOTE: Award B is only applicable if you achieved Award A. | ||
| Award B* | Qualifying average percentage | Amount |
| Percentage obtained for Mathematics | 80%-100% | R2 000 |
| Percentage obtained for Advanced Mathematics | 80%-100% | R2 000 |
| Percentage obtained for Further Mathematics | 80%-100% | R2 000 |
| Percentage obtained for Alpha Mathematics | 80%-100% | R2 000 |
| Percentage obtained for Additional Mathematics | 80%-100% | R2 000 |
| Percentage obtained for Physical Sciences | 80%-100% | R2 000 |
| Percentage obtained for Advanced Physical Sciences | 80%-100% | R2 000 |
| Percentage obtained for Further Physical Sciences | 80%-100% | R2 000 |
Conditions for the above awards
- Table 1 primarily applies to UP candidates with Umalusi school leaving certificates (NSC, IEB, and SACAI).
- FLY@UP Assist First-Year Awards are based on the final school-year examination results as issued by Umalusi via the Department of Basic Education.
- These awards are made automatically to first-time entering first-year registered undergraduate students who meet the award criteria. Students do not apply for these awards.
- First-time entering first-year students who register for studies at UP directly after Grade 12 (final school year) or who took a gap year(s) after their final school year and who meet the award criteria will be considered.
Students who have previously registered at a tertiary educational institution before registration at UP will not be considered for FLY@UP Assist First-Year awards. Students who registered at UP in previous years are also not considered.
- For candidates who present an NSC/IEB Certificate, the percentages obtained for the six (6) best subjects taken, excluding Life Orientation, are used. Certain subjects are EXCLUDED in the calculation of average percentages:
- Life Orientation
Practical Music Grade 4 and 5 (Note: Practical Music Grades 6, 7, and 8 are considered for inclusion in the calculation of the average percentage—if your music report for this subject is not part of your NSC report, please submit your official music report to the Student Service Centre at [email protected], before commencement of classes.)
- * Mathematical Literacy, Technical Mathematics, Technical Sciences and equivalent subjects are not eligible for this award.
- *A candidate only qualifies for Award B if the candidate meets the criteria for Award A. Therefore, candidates who obtained 80% and above for the subjects in Award B only, will not be eligible for the subject awards.
- The calculation of the average percentage is based on the University of Pretoria’s formula, per examination authority and not on the number of distinctions achieved.
- The average percentage is not rounded off.
- Results obtained for papers that have been re-marked are not considered for award purposes.
This award will be cancelled for students who discontinue, are excluded, or terminate their studies for whatever reason during the year in which the award is made. No payouts of the award will be allowed.
TABLE 2: FLY@UP ASSIST FIRST-YEAR AWARDS 2026School-leaving certificates not issued by Umalusi. A maximum of R30 000 per student can be awarded, irrespective of citizenship (The award amounts may be updated for 2027) | |||
| Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) | ||
| Award | Amount | Award | Amount |
| A-Level: A*, A or B symbol | R5 000 | IBDP: Higher Level 6 or 7 symbol | R5 000 |
| AS-Level: A symbol | R5 000 | IBDP: Standard Level 7 symbol | R5 000 |
Conditions for the above awards:
The University of Pretoria (UP) reserves the right to amend award values without prior notice.
- The awards in Table 2 are made automatically to first-time entering first-year registered undergraduate students who meet the award criteria. Students do not apply for these awards.
- R5 000 is awarded per symbol and only once per subject achieved, eg, if you achieved an A*, an A, or a B-symbol on A-Level in Mathematics as well as an A-symbol on AS-Level in Mathematics, you will only be awarded R5 000 for Mathematics.
- First-time entering first-year students who register for studies at UP directly after Grade 12 (final school year)or who took a gap year(s) after their final school year and who meet the award criteria will be considered.
- Students who have previously registered at a tertiary educational institution before registration at UP will not be considered for FLY@UP Assist First-Year awards. Students who registered at UP in previous years are also not considered.
- Results obtained for papers that have been re-marked are not considered for award purposes.
- This award will be cancelled for students who discontinue, are excluded, or terminate their studies for whatever reason during the year in which the award is made. No payouts of the award will be allowed.
- Any international school-leaving qualification that can be converted to the UP bursary formula, based on the UP conversion approved guidelines, may be eligible for an award of up to R30 000.
- The University's decision is final.
- These awards are subject to the availability of funds.
Other Fly@UP Awards
TABLE 3: OTHER FLY@UP AWARDS 2026(The award amounts may be updated for 2027) | ||
| Award | Amount | Who |
| JuniorTukkie Grade 11 Empowerment Week Award | R16 000 | The 40 learners with the best Grade 12 results (NSC or equivalent) who attended the JuniorTukkie Grade 11 Empowerment Week |
| Grade 12 Dux Scholar Award | R11 000 | The top academic Grade 12 achiever of a specific school (one learner per school) |
| Vice-Chancellor’s Previously Disadvantaged Group Award | R17 000 | Top prospective African and Coloured students with the highest average percentage will be considered. This award is for new first-year students who matriculated the previous year. Gap year students are not eligible for this award. |
| Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Merit Award (VCDMA) | The award covers three years' tuition fees and additional years may be considered on a case-by-case basis. An amount of R150 000 can be awarded in the first year of study. | This offer will be made to:
Based on the decision of the University, additional awards may be offered. The terms and conditions of the full offer will be contained in the candidate's specific award letter. |
Conditions for the above awards:
- Specific terms, conditions and exclusions do apply for each award in Table 3.
- These awards are made automatically to first-time entering first-year registered undergraduate students who meet the award criteria.
- Students do not apply for these awards.
- Qualifying students will be notified.
| Tel | +27 (0)12 420 3111 |
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| Awards information | https://www.up.ac.za/student-funding/article/2746337/flyup-assist-1st-year-awards |
| More information | https://www.up.ac.za/article/2749200/fees-and-fundin |
- For FLY@UP Assist Senior Undergraduate Awards 2026, click here