Sasseta Bursary South Africa 2025-2026
In today’s economic climate, many individuals lack the opportunity to further their education and enhance their skill sets. SASSETA (Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority) aims to bridge this gap by partnering with public universities and universities of technology (registered with DHET) to offer full bursaries. These bursaries enable learners to complete formal qualifications, thereby transforming their lives through education and skills development, leading to learnerships, internships, or full-time employment.
Bursary Programmes for the “Missing Middle”
As of the 2019/2020 financial year, SASSETA is working on establishing parameters to issue bursaries to the “Missing Middle.” In collaboration with universities and universities of technology, the details will be finalized soon.
Accessing SASSETA Funded Bursaries for Unemployed Individuals
Bursaries will be advertised, and applicants must apply during the advertisement period. Only applications submitted during this time will be considered.
Criteria for Bursary Access:
- Applicant must be a South African Citizen
- Age between 18-35
- Must have a Grade 12 Certificate or higher qualification
- Must provide Proof of Registration or Acceptance letter
Preference will be given to:
- Those enrolled in programs aligned with the Scarce and Critical Skills of SASSETA
- Previously and financially disadvantaged individuals
- Residents of rural areas
- Unemployed youth
- People with disabilities
Application Process
- Advertisement: Bursaries will be advertised, and application forms will be available for download on the SASSETA website during the advertisement period.
- Application Form: Download the application form from the SASSETA website under the Discretionary Grants Funding Window section. A banner on the homepage will link to the advertisement and the application form.
SASSETA Chambers Offering Funded Bursaries
- Corrections
- Defence
- Justice
- Legal
- Police
- Private Security
- Secret Service and Intelligence
- Recently acquired: Metro Police and Traffic Law Enforcement
How to Access the Bursaries
- Contact Training Institutes: Reach out to one of the SASSETA chamber training institutes to inquire about available bursaries.
- Check Newspapers: Regularly check daily or weekend newspapers for SASSETA bursary advertisements.
Advertisement Frequency
Bursaries may or may not be advertised, but if they are, the advertisement will be published at least once a year. Employers should apply on behalf of their employees. Government entities do not need to apply but must express their needs by completing and sending their expression of interest or stakeholder nominations for learning programs using the SASSETA issue template by the end of November each year.
For more information, visit the SASSETA website or contact the respective SASSETA chamber training institutes.
