SASSETA Bursary 2026 Summary
The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) offers "Discretionary Grants – Unemployed Bursaries" to support South African students pursuing careers that strengthen the safety and security sector.
1. Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Provider | SASSETA |
| Study Level | Undergraduate, TVET, and Postgraduate (Masters/Research) |
| Closing Date | 30 January 2026 (at 23:59) |
| Target Group | Unemployed South African youth (18–35 years old). |
| Priority | Students from the "missing middle" or poor households. |
2. Fields of Study Covered
While the bursary focuses on safety and security, it covers several broad areas:
Law: LLB.
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Health: Veterinary Science.
Other: Occupations in High Demand (as defined by the DHET 2024 list).
3. Coverage Values
The bursary provides different levels of funding based on the type of study:
Full-time Students: Up to R80,000 (Tuition, registration, books, accommodation, and meals) + an electronic device (laptop/tablet) up to R10,000.
TVET Students: Up to R50,000 (Tuition, registration, books, accommodation, and meals).
Distance Learning: Up to R35,000 (Registration, tuition, and books).
Postgraduate: Research-related expenses (printing, editing, thesis/dissertation costs).
4. Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship: South African citizen.
Age: Between 18 and 35 years old.
Employment Status: Must be unemployed.
Institution: Must be registered at a Public University, University of Technology, or TVET College. (Private institutions are only considered if the course is not offered at a public one).
Financial Status: Priority given to households earning less than R600,000 per year (Missing Middle and Poor households).
Exclusion: Must not be currently participating in any other SASSETA-funded programme (learnership, internship, etc.).
5. How to Apply
Application Form: Download and complete the official SASSETA Bursary Application Form.
Submission: Email the form and all documents to Bursaries@SASSETA.org.za.
Subject Line: Use "SASSETA Bursary 2026".
6. Required Supporting Documentation
All copies must be certified and not older than 6 months.
ID Document.
Matric Certificate or final results.
Recent Academic Record (if already at university).
Proof of Registration/Acceptance for 2026 (on institution letterhead).
Proof of Household Income (Affidavit confirming total income and employment status of parents/guardians).
Total email attachment size must not exceed 20MB.
7. Contact Information
General Queries: DG@sasseta.org.za
Response Time: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 90 days of the closing date.
