MICT SETA Bursary
The MICT SETA Bursary supports deserving, financially challenged South African students pursuing accredited qualifications in the Media, Information and Communication Technologies sector. Funding is channelled through MICT SETA discretionary grants in partnership with NSFAS, TVET colleges and universities, covering tuition and related study costs for fields such as ICT, software development, computer science and telecommunications. Intake windows open periodically rather than on a fixed annual date.
Eligible Fields of Study
MICT SETA (Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Studying or intending to study a full-time accredited qualification at a public or private SA institution aligned to MICT sector priorities
- ✓ Demonstrated financial need
- ✓ Typically a minimum academic average of around 50%
- ✓ Often an age requirement (e.g. under 30) depending on the funding window
- ✓ Proof of registration or acceptance letter from the institution
What's Included
- ✓ Funding towards full-time studies in accredited MICT-sector qualifications
- ✓ Coverage of tuition and related study costs
- ✓ Delivered in partnership with NSFAS, TVET colleges and universities
- ✓ Targeted support for deserving and financially challenged South African students
- ✓ Builds skills aligned to in-demand MICT-sector careers
How to Apply
Steps to complete your MICT SETA (Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority) bursary application
- 1
Monitor https://www.mict.org.za/bursaries/ for the current intake or discretionary grant window
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Confirm your qualification and institution are aligned to MICT sector priorities
- 3
Complete the application or registration as directed for the open funding window
- 4
Attach all certified supporting documents (ID, results, proof of registration, motivation letter and proof of income)
- 5
Submit your application within the announced submission period
- 6
Direct queries to [email protected] or call (011) 207 2600
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Await communication on shortlisting and funding outcomes
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Latest academic results / Matric certificate
- 📄 Proof of registration or acceptance letter from the institution
- 📄 Motivation letter
- 📄 Proof of household income (affidavit / payslips)
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 and is provided through discretionary grants in partnership with NSFAS, TVET colleges and universities, so the exact amount varies by 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?
- Applicants must be South African citizens with demonstrated financial need, studying or intending to study a full-time accredited qualification at a public or private SA institution aligned to MICT sector priorities. A minimum academic average of around 50% and, in some windows, an age limit (e.g. under 30) may apply.
- When is the MICT SETA Bursary deadline?
- There is no fixed annual student deadline. MICT SETA opens discretionary grant and bursary windows periodically and announces submission periods on its website, so applicants should monitor https://www.mict.org.za/bursaries/ for the current intake window.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 30 November 2025
Apply on MICT SETA (Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority)'s official siteNeed help? Contact MICT SETA (Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (011) 207 2600
Information verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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