ASSET Bursary Programme

1. 1

   Obtain the ASSET bursary application form from 1 July (online via the ASSET website or from the Mowbray office)

2. 2

   Complete the application form in full

3. 3

   Gather and certify all required supporting documents

4. 4

   Submit your completed application with certified documents to the ASSET Bursary Programme, 5 Long Street, Mowbray, 7700, before the 30 September closing date

5. 5

   The Bursary Selection Committee meets in mid-February to assess applications

6. 6

   Outcomes are communicated to applicants by the end of February

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the ASSET Bursary?

Applications are open to South African citizens resident in the Western Cape who are from a financially disadvantaged community. You must be in Grade 12 intending to enter higher education, or already pursuing a first undergraduate qualification, and you must meet the entry requirements of your chosen institution.

What does the ASSET bursary cover and do I have to pay it back?

Awards are variable and cover a percentage or portion of the cost of tuition, registration and books rather than the full cost of study. The bursary does not need to be repaid; instead, graduates join the ASSET Alumni Association and are encouraged to give back to support future students.

Which institutions and courses are eligible?

Study must be at a public University or University of Technology in the Western Cape. Private institutions and TVET/FET colleges are not eligible. Any accredited field of study at undergraduate level (degree, diploma or higher certificate) can be supported, but only for a first undergraduate qualification.

When do applications open and close?

Applications open on 1 July and close on 30 September each year. Submit your completed form with certified supporting documents to 5 Long Street, Mowbray, 7700. The Bursary Selection Committee meets in mid-February and outcomes are communicated by the end of February.