The Scenda blog

Getting into tertiary, explained

Plain-English guides on NSFAS, APS scores, bursaries, deadlines and applying without the admin.

Applications

Apply once, apply everywhere: the case for a single profile

Students lose offers to admin, not ability. Here is why one profile beats five separate application portals.

12 August 2026
Choosing a course

Understanding your APS score (and how to raise your options)

Your Admission Point Score decides which programmes you can apply to. Here is how it is calculated and how to make the most of it.

12 August 2026
Funding & NSFAS

NSFAS 2027: what you need to know before you apply

Who qualifies, what documents to prepare, and the deadlines that matter — a plain-English guide to funding your studies.

12 August 2026