FASSET Bursary South Africa 2026
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At a glance
Summary
The Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET)’s mission is to increase the amount of employees entering into the finance and accountancy sector; to facilitate transformation within the accountancy and finance sector; as well as to grow and expand the skill set required within the sector. As one of South Africa’s SETAs, the company is required to ensure that employees within its sector have the necessary training and education to perform their job. Launched in 2000, FASSET is committed to Accounting, Financial, Consulting, Management and other Financial Services.
What’s covered
Funding details
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation and meal allowance. Bursaries will be awarded up to a capped amount of R100 000. Shortlisted/ successful candidates will be contacted by 15 March 2026 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful. www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the FASSET Bursary.
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Eligibility criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizenYou must have completed Matric in2025(students who completed Matric any other year will NOT be funded)You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% in MatricYou must have passed Mathematics and Accounting in Matric, with top resultsYou must intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed aboveYou must be registered or accepted to study at Public University or University of Technology in South AfricaYou must have a total household income of NOT more than R1 million per annum
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted by following these steps:Step 1:Complete the online application at:FASSET Bursary Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the FASSET bursary. Step 2:Gather clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy) (not older than 6 months)Matric certificate/ statement of results (NSC) (certified copy)Acceptance letter from your institution Step 3:Compile your documents into 1 document andupload them here.
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