FSCA Bursary for Students with Disabilities

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   Confirm you meet the criteria: South African citizen living with a permanent disability, with Matric (completed or in progress), studying full-time toward an eligible undergraduate qualification and able to demonstrate financial need

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   Visit the FSCA careers/recruitment portal at fsca.mcidirecthire.com (External / Current Opportunities) and search for the disabilities bursary advert (reference DIS 2026/29 for the most recent cycle)

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   Register or log in on the mcidirecthire portal and complete the online application form

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   Upload your supporting documents, including a doctor's letter confirming a permanent disability, certified ID, matric results/certificate, CV, motivation letter and proof of household income

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   Submit your application before the closing date (the 2026-intake round closed on 31 August 2025); late applications are not considered

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   Wait for shortlisting and selection; if successful, sign the FSCA bursary agreement and work-back contract

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   For enquiries, contact Sibusiso Mahlaba at [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the FSCA Bursary for Students with Disabilities?

You must be a South African citizen living with a permanent disability, confirmed by a letter from a medical doctor, who has completed Matric or is currently in Matric and is studying (or about to study) full-time toward an eligible undergraduate qualification at a recognised South African institution. You must also demonstrate financial need and be willing to sign a work-back contract with the FSCA proportional to the number of years funded. Eligible fields include Data Science, Business Management, BCom Economics, BCom Finance and the Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

What does the FSCA disabilities bursary cover?

It is a full-cost bursary covering registration and tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation and meals, and a monthly allowance for incidental expenses. It also provides supportive and assistive learning devices recommended by a medical doctor, such as a wheelchair, ZoomText software, a JAWS screen reader or a computer, and includes experiential learning during and on completion of your studies. Funding runs for the full duration of the qualification, subject to satisfactory progress.

How do I apply for the FSCA bursary?

Applications are made in-house through the FSCA careers/recruitment portal at fsca.mcidirecthire.com (External / Current Opportunities), where you search for the disabilities bursary advert (reference DIS 2026/29 for the most recent cycle). Register or log in, complete the online form and upload your doctor's letter, certified ID, matric results, CV, motivation letter and proof of income. For enquiries, contact Sibusiso Mahlaba at [email protected].

When does the FSCA disabilities bursary close?

It is an annual programme. The most recently verified closing date was 31 August 2025 for the 2026 academic year. The 2027 round is expected to follow the same cadence, opening around mid-year and closing at the end of August, but no live 2027 posting was confirmed on the FSCA portal at the time of verification, so check fsca.mcidirecthire.com for confirmed dates.

Is this the same as the FSCA Actuarial Science bursary?

No. The FSCA also runs a separate FSCA Study Bursary in Actuarial Science (reference ASD 2026), which is applied for distinctly and should not be confused with this disabilities bursary. They are different schemes with different eligibility and application adverts on the FSCA portal.