Government of Lesotho — National Manpower Development Secretariat (NMDS) Loan Bursary Fund Opportunities

NMDS is accepting applications from 1 September to 2 October 2026 for Government of Lesotho bursary loans for January 2027 study at selected sponsored public universities in South Africa. Eligible study must be full-time, within the minimum duration, and in a programme on the published 2025 Priority Areas list. The call states that the bursary loan is competitive and merit-based. Bridging, extended and part-time programmes are not sponsored. The public call does not state a bursary amount, tuition amount, stipend, housing allowance or travel allowance, so none is claimed here.

Applicants must be suitable Basotho candidates applying to eligible priority programmes at selected sponsored South African public universities. Undergraduate routes include qualifying AS/LASC/NSC/Matric, A-Level or IB pathways under the published minimums; MBChB applicants must have at least a B symbol in all school-leaving subjects. Relevant first-degree qualifications are required for Honours/Master’s and a relevant Master’s degree for PhD. Previously sponsored applicants must have paid at least 50% of their Loan Bursary and cleared existing arrears, with proof of payment. Employed applicants need an employer nomination letter. Applicants must satisfy the specific sponsored-programme and institution requirements.