FASSET Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – FASSET

The Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET)’s mission is to increase the amount of employees entering into the finance and accountancy sector; to facilitate transformation within the accountancy and finance sector; as well as to grow and expand the skill set required within the sector.

As one of South Africa’s SETAs, the company is required to ensure that employees within its sector have the necessary training and education to perform their job. Launched in 2000, FASSET is committed to Accounting, Financial, Consulting, Management and other Financial Services.
 

ABOUT THE FASSET BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

FASSET is inviting students to apply for their Matric Top Achiever bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to top achieving students who completed Matric in 2025, for studies within the following fields:

  • Accounting Sciences
  • Actuarial Sciences
  • Auditing and Taxation
  • Economics and Management Sciences
  • Information Technology (IT)-related

 

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MORE ABOUT THE FASSET BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation and meal allowance. Bursaries will be awarded up to a capped amount of R100 000.

Shortlisted/ successful candidates will be contacted by 15 March 2026 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the FASSET Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FASSET BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric in 2025 (students who completed Matric any other year will NOT be funded)
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% in Matric
  • You must have passed Mathematics and Accounting in Matric, with top results
  • You must intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be registered or accepted to study at Public University or University of Technology in South Africa
  • You must have a total household income of NOT more than R1 million per annum

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FASSET BURSARY

Applications must be submitted by following these steps:
Step 1: Complete the online application at: FASSET Bursary Application 2026

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the FASSET bursary.
 

Step 2: Gather clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy) (not older than 6 months)
  • Matric certificate/ statement of results (NSC) (certified copy)
  • Acceptance letter from your institution

Step 3: Compile your documents into 1 document and upload them here.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE FASSET BURSARY

28 February 2026 (at 23:59 midnight).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact FASSET directly:
Tel: 011 476 8570
Email: bursaryfunding@fasset.org.za / fassetcallcentre@fasset.org.za
 

Please do NOT contact FASSET if this scholarship has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in February 2026.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.