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PSiRA Bursary South Africa 2025

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At a glance

Summary

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) was established in 2002 with the main objective of regulating the private security industry. PSiRA aims to also gain control of the practices of the occupation of various security-related providers relating to public, national, and private security interests. The vision of PSiRA is to act with legitimacy in its occupational practices as well as change the Private Security Industry. Its mission is to effectively regulate the Private Security Industry, ensuring professional and well respected security providers. PSiRA is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the2025 academic year.

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What’s covered

Funding details

The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees for 12 months, up to the following amounts: Maximum of R25 000 (excluding VAT) per year, for certificate studies at TVET institutionsMaximum of R45 000 (excluding VAT) per year, for undergraduate diploma or degree studies 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 PSiRA Bursary.

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Check your match

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 and your parent must be South African citizensYou must be employed within the private security sector OR have a legal parent who is registered with PSiRA as a security officerYou must be between the ages of 19 and 35 years oldYou must have completed MatricYou must intend on studying full-time towards a certificate or undergraduate diploma or degree (the bursary will NOT fund postgraduate studies)You must be enrolled to study at a learning institution that is accredited and registered with the Department of Higher Education in South Africa

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Prepare ahead

Application requirements

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Your next steps

How to apply

Download and complete thePSiRA Bursary Application Form 2025(.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the PSiRA Bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy, within the last 3 months)Proof of registration at an institution for 2025Parent or legal guardians ID document (certified copy, within the last 3 months)Parent or legal guardians proof of PSiRA registration number Applications must be submitted in either one of the following ways:– Email:financial.aid@psira.co.za(Insert the words “PSiRA Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).The email must be addressed to: Senior Manager: Human Capital Management.

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