FASSET is the Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority. The finance and accounting services sector is particularly important because it is the largest employer of people with financial management, accounting, and auditing skills. In 2018 more than 168 000 people worked in the sector. The demarcation and definition of this sector differs in the different data sources available, as well as in different environments. In the national accounts and in employment surveys conducted by Statistics South Africa (such as the Labour Force Survey (LFS)) the sector includes real estate activities and an array of other business services such as labour brokerages, information technology services, legal services, and engineering and architectural services.
About FASSET Bursary Programme 2026 /2027
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme Name | Special 2025 Matric Top Achiever FASSET Bursary |
| Application Cycle | 2025 / 2026 |
| Closing Date | 28 February 2026 at 23:59 |
| Target Group | 2025 Matric Top Achievers |
| Minimum Academic Requirement | Minimum 75% average |
| Fields Funded | Finance, Accounting, Information Technology (IT), Actuarial Science, Economics |
| Funding Value | Up to R100 000 per year |
| Covers | Tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, meal allowances |
| Study Requirement | Must be registered or accepted at a public university or university of technology |
| Household Income Threshold | Not exceeding R1 000 000 per year |
Field Covered by FASSET Bursary Programme 2026 /2027
- Chartered Accountants
- Auditors
- Financial Analysts
- Actuaries
- Tax specialists
- Financial IT professionals
Fasset bursary allowances
Funding is capped at R100 000 per learner per year and includes:
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed textbooks
- Accommodation
- Meal allowances
This comprehensive support structure ensures students can focus on their studies without worrying about basic living costs.
Who Should Apply for FASSET Bursary Programme 2026 /2027
- Achieved an average of 75% or higher
- Passed Mathematics and Accounting with strong results
- Are enrolling in finance-related qualifications
This is not a general bursary. It is designed for high achievers committed to professional careers in the financial services ecosystem.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum academic average of 75% in Matric 2025
- Combined household income must not exceed R1 000 000 per annum
- Must be registered or accepted at a public university or university of technology
- Must be studying within the following faculties or disciplines:
- Economics and Management Sciences
- Auditing and Taxation
- Accounting Sciences
- IT-related qualifications
- Actuarial Sciences [Apply: Sanlam Actuarial Bursary Programme 2027 ]
The Documents you will Asked on Application Process
- ID document (certified copy) (not older than 6 months)
- Matric trial exam results, if currently in Matric
- Highest Qualification & Academic record (certified copy) (not older than 6 months)
- Proof of registration or acceptance at an approved tertiary institution (stamped/signed)
- Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates (certified copies) (not older than 6 months)
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or grant if applicable)
- Proof of address
- Completed FASSET 2025 Unemployment Declaration Letter (.docx)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE FASSET BURSARY
Fasset bursary programme 2026 application form
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