MICT SETA Bursary

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   Note that MICT SETA does not accept bursary applications from individual students; it funds bursaries through partner institutions and employers

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   Ask the financial aid office at your university or TVET college, or your employer, whether it holds MICT SETA bursary funding for your qualification

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   Apply through that institution or employer, attaching the certified documents it requests (ID, results, proof of registration, motivation letter and proof of income)

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   Organisations apply for bursary funding online on the MICT SETA Learner Management System (lms.mict.org.za) during an advertised discretionary grant window; late, manual or emailed applications are not accepted

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   Watch https://mict.org.za/what-we-do/discretionary-grants/ for the 2027/28 window

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   Direct queries to [email protected] or call (011) 207 2600

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the MICT SETA Bursary open for 2027?

As of 12 October 2026, MICT SETA had not advertised its 2027/28 discretionary grant window, through which bursary funding is allocated. The previous window, for the 2026/27 financial year, was advertised on 31 October 2025 and closed on 30 November 2025.

Can I apply directly to MICT SETA for a bursary?

No. MICT SETA allocates bursary funding to employers, universities, TVET colleges and NSFAS through discretionary grant windows, and those partners select the students. Ask your institution's financial aid office or your employer whether it holds MICT SETA bursary funding.

How much is the MICT SETA Bursary worth?

MICT SETA does not publish a fixed bursary figure. Funding typically covers tuition and related study costs for accredited MICT-sector qualifications, so the exact amount varies by institution and funding cycle.

What fields of study does the MICT SETA Bursary cover?

It supports accredited qualifications in the Media, Information and Communication Technologies sector, including ICT, software and application development, computer science and information systems, telecommunications, electronics, media, and advertising and digital media.

Who qualifies for the MICT SETA Bursary?

South African citizens with demonstrated financial need who are studying, or intend to study, a full-time qualification in an MICT-sector field. The 2026/27 grant advert excludes NSFAS bursary beneficiaries and learners already funded through other programmes. Academic and age criteria are set by the institution or employer administering the funding.

When is the MICT SETA Bursary deadline?

There is no single student deadline. Deadlines are set by the institution or employer that holds the funding. The organisational discretionary grant window for 2026/27 closed on 30 November 2025, and the 2027/28 window had not been advertised as of 12 October 2026.