FASSET Bursary South Africa 2026 – 2027 - 2026 – 2027 Online Applications, Bursaries & Student Funding South Africa

FASSET Bursary South Africa 2026 – 2027

The FASSET Bursary South Africa 2026–2027 is a financial aid programme offered by the Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET). The bursary aims to support academically outstanding South African students pursuing qualifications in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, actuarial science, and other scarce skills within the finance and accounting sector.

About FASSET

FASSET is one of South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). It is responsible for developing skills within the finance and accounting services sector by funding education, training, learnerships, internships, and bursary programmes that address critical skills shortages.

Fields Covered

The FASSET Bursary supports students studying qualifications such as:

Accounting
Accounting Sciences
Financial Management
Finance
Auditing
Taxation
Internal Auditing
Actuarial Science
Information Technology (Finance-related)
Economics
Investment Management
Other finance and accounting-related qualifications approved by FASSET.

What the Bursary Covers

Depending on the bursary category, funding may include:

Tuition fees
Registration fees
Prescribed textbooks
Accommodation allowance
Meal allowance
Learning materials

For the Matric Top Achiever Bursary, funding may be provided up to R100,000 per academic year, subject to FASSET’s funding limits and conditions.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must generally meet the following requirements:

Be a South African citizen.
Have completed Matric (where applicable to the bursary stream).
Have excellent academic results.
Intend studying or be accepted to study at a public university or university of technology in South Africa.
Be enrolled in an approved finance or accounting-related qualification.
Meet the household income requirements specified by FASSET.
Satisfy any additional requirements for the specific bursary category.

For the 2026 Matric Top Achiever Bursary, applicants were required to:

Have completed Matric in 2025.
Achieve a minimum overall average of 75%.
Have strong Mathematics and Accounting results.
Have a household income of R1 million or less per year.

Required Documents

Applicants are generally required to submit:

Certified copy of South African ID
Certified Matric certificate or latest results
University acceptance or registration letter
Academic transcripts (where applicable)
Proof of household income
Any additional documents requested by FASSET.

How to Apply

To apply for the FASSET Bursary:

Complete the online application through the official FASSET bursary portal when applications open.
Prepare all required certified supporting documents.
Upload the documents as instructed.
Review your application carefully before submitting.
Submit your application before the published closing date.

Closing Date

The closing date depends on the specific FASSET funding programme.

For the 2026 Matric Top Achiever Bursary, applications closed on:

28 February 2026 (23:59).

Applicants interested in the 2027 intake should monitor FASSET announcements from late 2026, as application dates and eligibility criteria may change each year.

Selection Process

Applications are assessed based on:

Academic excellence
Eligibility requirements
Household income
Availability of funding
Submission of complete supporting documents

Only shortlisted applicants are contacted. If you do not receive feedback within the specified period, your application may be considered unsuccessful.

Benefits of the FASSET Bursary

Successful applicants may benefit from:

Reduced financial burden
Access to quality higher education
Funding for study-related expenses
Opportunities to build careers within South Africa’s finance and accounting sector
Improved employability through industry-supported initiatives.