College and SETA Bursary Opportunities in South Africa
About the Bursary Programme
The Student Application Centre (SAC) offers a range of bursary opportunities in partnership with colleges, training institutions, and SETA-accredited providers across South Africa.
The bursaries are designed to help students reduce tuition costs and gain access to recognised education and training programmes.
About SAC
Student Application Centre (SAC) is a non-profit organisation focused on helping learners access further education and training opportunities.
The organisation assists students with:
- Bursary applications
- Sponsorship opportunities
- College placements
- Career guidance
- Student support services
Available Bursary Streams
College Partner Bursaries
These bursaries are offered through SAC’s partner colleges and training providers.
Funding supports students studying various certificate, diploma, TVET, and college programmes across different industries and qualification levels.
SETA Bursaries
SETA bursaries assist unemployed and employed South African citizens studying towards qualifications at NQF Level 5 and above.
Funding is aligned with South Africa’s skills development priorities and may support studies at both public and private institutions.
Fields of Study Covered
SAC bursaries may support studies in fields such as:
- Business and Management
- Engineering and Technical Studies
- Information Technology and Computer Studies
- Health and Safety
- Paralegal and Legal Support
- Policing and Security Services
- Farming and Agricultural Management
- Educare and Early Childhood Development
Available fields may vary depending on the bursary stream and partner institution.
What the Bursary Covers
SAC bursaries are generally partial tuition bursaries designed to help reduce study costs.
Benefits may include:
- Contribution towards tuition fees
- Assistance with study materials
- Access to college and training placements
Funding amounts and benefits may differ depending on the bursary provider and programme.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must generally meet the following requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must meet the academic requirements for the chosen course
- Must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited institution or programme
Additional SETA Requirements
For SETA bursaries, applicants may also need to:
- Be unemployed or employed depending on the programme
- Meet household income requirements where applicable
Required Documents
Applicants may be required to submit supporting documents such as:
- Certified copy of ID document
- Academic results or certificates
- Proof of acceptance or registration
- Proof of income where applicable
Applications with incomplete documents may not be considered.
How to Apply
Applications are completed online through the SAC website.
Applicants must:
- Register an account
- Log in to the portal
- Complete the application form
- Upload supporting documents
🔗 SETA Bursaries Application:
SETA Bursaries Portal
Closing Dates
📅 Closing dates vary depending on the bursary stream and partner intake period.
Applicants are encouraged to regularly check the SAC portal for current deadlines and open opportunities.
At present, the closing date for some bursary streams has not been specified.
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