Built for the Missing Middle

Bridging the gap
between potential
and opportunity.

FundED Africa is the opportunity operating system for students whose families earn too much for government funding — but not enough for university, postgraduate studies or unique specialised programmes. Discover bursaries, earn through Work2Fund, get matched and mentored.

2,400+

Active opportunities

R47M

Funding tracked

68

Partner institutions

A South African university student standing at the entrance to a campus walkway

Sasol Bursary

R120,000 · closes 15 Aug

93% eligibility match

The ecosystem

One app. Every opportunity.

Discover funding

Bursaries, scholarships, grants and exchanges — all in one searchable hub.

Earn with Work2Fund

Tutoring, design, social media and campus rep work. Your earnings reduce your fees.

Direct to institution

FundED has no wallet — every rand is paid straight to the verified institution's account against the student's fees. Full transparency.

ED Bot AI guidance

Your always-on assistant for finding bursaries, writing motivation letters and prepping interviews.

Opportunity Passport

Level up from Explorer to Champion. Unlock benefits, events and exclusive opportunities.

Network with mentors

Alumni, recruiters, founders and coaches — at the tap of a button.

How it works

Three steps to your future.

01

Create your profile

Tell us your institution, qualification and goals. We match you with what fits.

02

Apply, earn, grow

Apply for bursaries, take on Work2Fund jobs and attend events that build your story.

03

Funding reaches your fees

Sponsored funding is paid directly to your verified institution. No middlemen.

Africa's Missing Middle

Your education,
funded by your future.

Join the next generation of African students taking control of how their education gets funded.

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