The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) invites all South African Youth invites all unemployed South African youth aged 18-35 registered /accepted at Public Tertiary Institutions for the 2026 academic year to apply for the unemployed Bursary Funding.

Fields of Study Supported :

• Bachelor of Laws-LLB
• Veterinary Science
• Occupations in High-Demand as stated /published by the Department of Higher Education. https://www.sasseta.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Final-list-of-the-Nationa-List-of-Occupations-in-High-Demand.pdf
• Stem Qualifications[ Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics ]

What The Bursary Will Cover:

• Students will also receive an electronic device (laptop or tablet) and mouse, to the maximum value of R10 000.
• Distance learning students will receive funding to the value of R35 000, for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees and books.
• Full–time students will receive funding to the value of R80 000, for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, books, accommodation and meals.
• TVET students will receive funding to the value of R50 000, for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, books, accommodation and meals.
• Masters and research students may claim funds in relation to their research related expenses, including printing and editing costs related to their thesis or dissertation.

SASSETA may consider additional funding and/ or paying outstanding student debt, subject to the availability of funding.

Compulsory Documents To Submit With Application Form:

• Acceptance/Proof of Registration for 2026 in a Public Tertiary Institution.
• Certified ID copy of the applicant , certification stamp must not be (older than 6months) from the time of the application.
• Certified Matric/ statement of results or highest qualification ,certification stamp must not be (older than 6months )from the time of application.
• Parents or guardians proof of household income and employment status (affidavit confirming total household income, specifying all sources of income and indication employment status)
• Certified Copy of parents or guardian’s ID Document must not be (older than 6months) from the time of the application.
• Total document must NOT exceed 2MB
  

Requirements For The SASSETA Bursary:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be between 18 and 35 years old.
• You must be unemployed
• You must NOT be taking part in any other SASSETA funded programme (internship, learnership or skills programme) within the current financial year
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be registered or accepted to study full-time or distance learning at a recognized and accredited public University/ University of Technology/ Public TVET College in South Africa (private institution students may only apply if their course of study is not offered at any of the public institutions)
• You must be studying or registered to study within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2026
• Preference will be given to students from the “missing middle” (a combined household income of between R350 000.01 and R600 000 per annum) and students from poor households (a combined household income of LESS than R350 000 per annum) and students from marginalised communities
• You must read and agree to the terms of the 
• SASSETA Bursary Policy 2025/2026 (.pdf)

HOW TO APPLY:

1.DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM

2.SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO THIS EMAIL:

[email protected]

Email subject line: SASSETA Bursary 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 90days after closing date.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1.Late applications will not be accepted.
2.Hand-delivered ,posted or couriered application will not be accepted therefore will be disqualified. 
3. Password-Protected Files & Time Limited Access Links are not allowed ,if attached to your application you will be disqualified.
4.Any application forms that has been tampered or modified will be disqualified.

For more info

Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd, is offering bursaries to exceptional learners through the ARMSCOR Bursary Scheme. The aim of the bursary scheme is to address the critical science and engineering skills offered within ARMSCOR. The bursary will be awarded/ allocated to learners from previously disadvantaged backgrounds who want to study full-time in the engineering and science fields of study.

ARMSCOR Bursary will cover the following:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation & meals
• Prescribed books
• Living allowance
• Vacation work (where possible)

ARMSCOR will be allocating the bursary to the following field of study:

• Computer Science / IT /Cyber Security /AI
• Biochemistry /Chemistry and Physics
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Electronics / Electrical Engineering
• Human Kinetics & Ergonomics Science
• Physics & Astrophysics
• Mechanical/ Mechatronics
• Naval / Marine Engineering

REQUIREMENTS :

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must have excellent academic results
• Must have achieved levels of 5,6 and 7 in Mathematics ,Physical Science & English
• Must be in financial need as demonstrated by proof of the combined income of the applicant’s guardian or parent’s -gross annual salary of not more than R1000 000.00
• Candidates must have an interest in working in the Defence industry
• Studying or intend on studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study
• Studying or intend to study at a recognized Public Tertiary within South Africa.

HOW TO APPLY :

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents along with your application form:

• ID document ( certified copy)
• Matric Mid-year results ,if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric Certificate , if completed Matric ( certified copy)
• Full academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
• Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents (certified copies)
• Parent(s) or guardian(s) proof of income(latest pay slips/employment
• letter/SASSA grant letter/affidavit for informal traders)
• Death certificate if deceased

The following documents will also be required in the final stages of the bursary
selection process:
-Final Matric results(certified copy)
– University acceptance letter or proof of registration
– Student number
– Fees statement, if currently at tertiary level

Application must be submitted electronically via email or hardcopy via post to:
Email: [email protected]
(insert the words ‘’ Armscor Bursary Application- Full Qualification Name” in the email
subject line). OR
Senior Manager: Learning & Organisation Development, Armscor LTD, Private Bag X337,
Pretoria, 0001
CLOSING DATE
28 February 2026
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted).
Should you not receive feedback 2 weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

South African National Accreditation System External Bursary Programme is now open for applications. The SANAS bursary programme’s mission is to support students who are committed to advancing their education and building South Africa’s future skills.

The bursary programme only covers for Tuition as follows:

• National Diploma or Degree up to R50 000
• Honours or Postgraduate Diploma up to R70 000

How to Apply :

1.DOWNLOAD the application form :

2.To Apply , Submit the Bursary Application form & Required Supporting documentation to email: [email protected]

Incomplete applications will not be considered.