FASSET bursary 2025: applications now open in South Africa
Are you pursuing a career in accounting, finance, or related fields? The FASSET Bursary 2025 offers a golden opportunity for eligible South African students to access much-needed financial assistance. Funded by the Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET), this bursary aims to support students who demonstrate academic potential but face financial barriers.
What Is the FASSET Bursary?
The FASSET Bursary is designed to help address the skills shortage in South Africa’s finance and accounting sectors. It provides funding to students pursuing qualifications in the finance and accounting disciplines, particularly those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Who Can Apply for the FASSET Bursary?
To qualify for the FASSET Bursary 2025, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be currently studying or planning to study full-time in a recognised public university or university of technology
- Be studying towards an accounting or finance-related qualification
- Demonstrate academic excellence
- Require financial assistance to fund their studies
Preference is given to learners from previously disadvantaged communities, and those who are unemployed or not receiving other bursaries.
Fields of Study Covered
FASSET bursaries support a range of qualifications, including:
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Internal Auditing
- Information Technology (related to financial systems)
What Does the FASSET Bursary Cover?
While coverage may vary, the bursary generally includes:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Books and study materials
- Living allowance (if applicable)
The bursary is typically awarded based on the student’s financial need and academic performance.
How to Apply for the FASSET Bursary 2025
Applications for the FASSET Bursary Programme are managed through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). You will need to apply via the NSFAS online portal at:
Be sure to submit all required documents, including:
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Matric results or latest academic transcript
- Proof of household income
- Proof of acceptance or registration at a recognised institution
Why Choose the FASSET Bursary?
This bursary not only helps cover the cost of higher education but also opens doors to internship and employment opportunities within the finance sector. FASSET actively works with employers to create work-readiness programmes and workplace experience opportunities for bursary recipients.