SASSETA Bursary Application 2024 For Unemployed South Africans
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and eligible unemployed South Africans for the 2024 Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority(SASSETA) Bursary program. All interested candidates are to complete their application form online. See requirements, how to apply, and other details below;
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About SASSETA Bursary
The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) serves the safety and security environment of South Africa with the facilitation of skills development and qualifications. It promotes a culture of continuous learning and creates opportunities for skills transfer for all young South Africans seeking recognized industry qualifications.
Areas Covered by Bursary
This bursary program covers the following areas and the value will vary depending on your program and need.
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Study materials and books
- Accommodation
- Meals
Outside these costs, bursars will also receive a living allowance. Once awarded, the students cannot use the amount for any purpose other than the ones specified. You can’t also transfer or exchange this bursary for other benefits. Shortlisted candidates will be given further information regarding the bursary terms and conditions through their registered email address.
Fields of Study Eligible to Apply
- LLB
- Paralegal Studies
- Security Management
- Clinical Social Work
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Psychology
- IT Related Programmes
- Any Occupation listed in the National List of Occupations in High Demand 2020
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Learners’ Eligibility Criteria for SASSETA Bursary Application
- Unemployed Learners to be recruited must be South African Citizens
- The learners must be registered in a South African University or TVET College for 2022
academic year. - Learners with disabilities will be given preference.
- Female learners will also be given preference.
- Learners may not be participating in any other program funded by SASSETA e.g.
Internships, leadership, etc in the current financial year (April 2022 to March 2023). - Preference will be given to learners without any other bursary or NSFAS.
- Only learners with a combined household income below R600 000 will be considered.
- Previous conduct with SASSETA-funded programs will be considered.
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General Requirements
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be between 18 – 35 years
- You must be residing within the Province
- You must have completed the Matriculation
You must be a full-time student and not part-time - You must be pursuing or willing to pursue a qualification in one of the fields of study mentioned above
- You must be studying or willing to study at a tertiary institution that’s recognized and accredited
- You must have completed a National Diploma in your field if applying for Advanced Diploma programs (National Diploma in Land Surveying if applying for Advanced Diploma in Land Surveying)
- You must have completed a Bachelor of Architectural Studies with Honours if applying for Architecture (Masters) program
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SASSETA Bursary Application 2024 How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates for the bursary program are to complete their application form online via the SASSETA Bursary application website here. Make sure you have all the requirements.
Application Deadline for SASSETA Bursary Application
The deadline to submit your application is stated on the portal. Applications for this bursary open annually so, if you missed it this year, do well to check again next year.
Should you have inquiries or require assistance please e-mail
DG2022FW1@sasseta.org.za or call 011 087 5555 / 011 087 5556 / 011 087 5623 and request further assistance.
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