Have You Been Admitted to UP? Fly@UP Assist 1st-Year Awards 2026

By Thabo · Jan 9, 2026

If you’re a first-time entering first-year student at UP, you could qualify for the Fly@UP Assist Awards 2026 – automatically granted to high-achieving students. You don’t need to apply!

For Umalusi School-Leaving Certificates (NSC, IEB, SACAI)

Award A – Academic Excellence

80% – 89.99% → R18 000
90% – 100% → R45 000

Award B – Subject Excellence (only if Award A is achieved)

High marks in Mathematics or Physical Sciences subjects → R2 000 per subject

Important: Excludes Life Orientation, Practical Music Grades 4–5, and students who previously registered at any tertiary institution.

For International Qualifications

CAIE / IBDP Students can receive up to R30 000 per student:

A-Level / AS-Level / IBDP high symbols → R5 000 per symbol (once per subject)

Other Fly@UP Awards

JuniorTukkie Grade 11 Empowerment Week Award: R16 000
Grade 12 Dux Scholar Award: R10 000
Vice-Chancellor’s Previously Disadvantaged Group Award: R15 700
Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Merit Award (VCDMA): up to R150 000

Awards are automatic, subject to fund availability, and only for first-time entering students. Discontinued or excluded students forfeit the award.

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