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Free help won't only go so far

Partner universities

Universities we cover

We guide Grade 12 learners and matriculants from disadvantaged communities through university applications, career guidance, and financial aid support.

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University of the Western Cape

University of Johannesburg

Nelson Mandela University

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Central University of Technology

Sol Plaatje University

University the Free State

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Let's see how your university application is going

ADMISSION STATUS

The process

Four steps to a completed application

From sharing your details to submission, we handle the paperwork. Sinawe simplifies university applications into four clear, guided steps.

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Share your details

Fill in one simple form with your school and contact info. We handle the rest of the paperwork.

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Pick your five

Choose up to five universities from our list. We confirm each one's requirements with you.

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What would you love to study?

Which four qualifications are you interested in studying at university? Not sure yet? Let’s explore your options together with our career guidance support.

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We submit everything

Sinawe submits every application and tracks each one. You get updates at every stage.

Offers that changed learners' paths

In 2025, Sinawe helped me apply to all five universities I wanted, tracked everything, and guided me through each step. My application was complete and on time for the first time.

Zanele Ndlovu.

University of Johannesburg student from Bizana

The Sinawe team helped me apply for university in 2026, and I couldn't believe it when I got admission offers from four different universities. Now I'm studying Bachelor of Law at UWC, and their support made my dreams come true.

Luthando Khumalo.

University of Westen Cape student from Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape

I received clear guidance on which documents to prepare and how to submit them correctly. Sinawe took the confusion out of the entire university application process.

Naledi S.

Recent matriculant, Mbizana

The team helped me identify what I qualified for and matched me to universities that fit my results. A real weight lifted knowing I had support from experience.

Sipho D.

First-year university student

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Start your university application today

The application period for most South African universities opens in April and closes in September. We handle up to 5 applications for you, free of charge.

Start your application