The Eswatini Ministry of Labour and Social Security has announced the opening of scholarship applications for students pursuing tertiary education in South Africa, Namibia, and the University of Eswatini (UNESWA) Mbabane Campus. Applications opened on October 13 and will close on October 31. The ministry's Principal Scholarship Officer, Ncobile Dlamini, made the announcement through the Eswatini Broadcasting and Information Services (EBIS).
Interested students can apply online through the Scholarship Loan Application System (SLAS) at www.slas.gov.sz. The application process is free of charge, and students are warned to be cautious of individuals or entities demanding payment for assistance. The ministry has assured applicants that help is available for those who need guidance in completing their applications, which can be accessed at the Scholarship Office or by calling 2404 2515 during working hours.
To be eligible, applicants must have final offer letters from accredited universities or institutions recognised and sponsored by the government. Prospective students are advised to familiarise themselves with the government priority list of programmes, available on the ministry's Facebook page, official website, and at the Scholarship Office. This list helps applicants align their chosen fields of study with national development priorities.
For students wishing to study abroad, a minimum of 33 points is required, calculated from the best five passed subjects in the Eswatini General Certificate of Secondary Education (EGCSE) or equivalent. Applicants are reminded to carefully read all instructions before submitting their applications to avoid errors that could lead to disqualification.
The scholarship programme is one of the government's flagship initiatives aimed at promoting education, skills development, and human capital growth. The ministry has urged students to take advantage of this opportunity to further their education. Eligible study destinations include South Africa, Namibia, and the University of Eswatini (UNESWA) Mbabane Campus.
The application window is now open, and applicants can access the SLAS portal at www.slas.gov.sz. The ministry has provided support channels for applicants, including the Old Income Tax Building (Etolishini) and a telephone hotline at 2404 2515 during working hours. Applicants are encouraged to contact the office for guidance and support.
The Eswatini government has emphasised that the scholarship programme is a key initiative to develop the country's human capital. By providing financial support to students, the government aims to promote education and skills development. Interested students are encouraged to apply before the October 31 deadline.
Key points
- Applications for the SADC government scholarship are open until October 31.
- Eligible study destinations include South Africa, Namibia, and the University of Eswatini (UNESWA) Mbabane Campus.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 33 points in the EGCSE or equivalent to study abroad.
