Sasria Bursary Scheme
Sasria SOC Limited (state-owned specialist insurer; administered in-house via the Sasria website)
The Sasria Bursary Scheme is the corporate social investment and scarce-skills development programme of Sasria SOC Limited, South Africa's state-owned specialist insurer for special risks such as civil unrest, riots and strikes. It supports aspiring first-year, full-time students from lower-income households (combined income below R600,000 per annum) who achieved strong Matric results in fields such as insurance, mathematics, finance and information technology. Successful applicants receive either a full bursary covering the full approved scope of funding or a partial bursary covering specific costs such as tuition or accommodation.
- Amount
- No fixed rand figure is published. Applicants apply for either a Full bursary (the full approved scope of funding) or a Partial bursary covering specific costs such as tuition or accommodation.
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Sasria SOC Limited (state-owned specialist insurer; administered in-house via the Sasria website) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen with a valid South African ID
- ✓ Aged 16 to 20 years
- ✓ Completed Grade 12 (Matric) with an average of 70% or above
- ✓ Pure Mathematics as a subject (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted)
- ✓ Demonstrate financial need: combined household income below R600,000 per annum
- ✓ Aspiring first-year student intending to study full-time at a recognised South African university or university of technology
- ✓ Certified supporting documents not older than three months
What's Included
- ✓ Full bursary covering the full approved scope of funding, OR
- ✓ Partial bursary covering specific costs such as tuition or accommodation
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Sasria SOC Limited (state-owned specialist insurer; administered in-house via the Sasria website) bursary application
- 1
Visit the Sasria bursary page at sasria.co.za/sustainability/bursary/
- 2
Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (age 16-20, Matric average of 70% or above with Pure Mathematics, and household income below R600,000 per annum)
- 3
Complete the online bursary application form linked from the Sasria website (the form URL changes each year, e.g. /bursary-form-2026/)
- 4
Choose whether you are applying for a Full or Partial bursary
- 5
Upload all certified supporting documents (dated within the last three months)
- 6
Submit before the annual closing date (the 2026 cycle closed on 13 March 2026 at 16:00)
- 7
Wait for screening and selection by Sasria
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Certified copy of Matric (Grade 12) results
- 📄 Certified copies of parent/guardian identity documents
- 📄 Proof of combined household income
- 📄 Proof of residence
- 📄 Motivational letter
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who qualifies for the Sasria Bursary Scheme?
- South African citizens aged 16 to 20 with a valid South African ID who have completed Matric with an average of 70% or above, including Pure Mathematics (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted). Applicants must be aspiring first-year, full-time students at a recognised South African university or university of technology and come from a household with a combined income below R600,000 per annum.
- How much does the Sasria bursary pay?
- Sasria does not publish a fixed monetary value or cost breakdown. Applicants apply for either a Full bursary, which covers the full approved scope of funding, or a Partial bursary, which covers specific costs such as tuition or accommodation.
- When is the Sasria bursary deadline?
- The programme runs annually, with applications typically opening early in the year (around February). The 2026 cycle closed on 13 March 2026 at 16:00. Check the Sasria website each year for the current opening and closing dates.
- How do I apply for the Sasria Bursary?
- Applications are submitted online via the official bursary application form linked from the Sasria website at sasria.co.za/sustainability/bursary/. The bursary is administered in-house by Sasria SOC Limited. For queries, email [email protected] or call +27 11 214 0800.
When do 2027 applications open?
Sasria SOC Limited (state-owned specialist insurer; administered in-house via the Sasria website) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
The last recorded window closed on 13 March 2026. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with Sasria SOC Limited (state-owned specialist insurer; administered in-house via the Sasria website) before you rely on them.
Check Sasria SOC Limited (state-owned specialist insurer; administered in-house via the Sasria website)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Sasria SOC Limited (state-owned specialist insurer; administered in-house via the Sasria website):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 11 214 0800
Information verified 2026-03-13. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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