Key Facts
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- Field of Study
- Study Level
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen, under 35
- Studying Banking, Financial Management, Risk Management, Economics, Business Administration, IT, or Accounting
- Not receiving any other bursary or grant
- Not employed for the duration of the programme
- Preference for students with disabilities and strong academic performance
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Academic transcript
- Proof of UNISA registration
- Confirmation of unemployment status
About Unisa Bankseta Bursary
The UNISA BANKSETA Bursary funds banking and financial services study through a partnership between the University of South Africa and BANKSETA, though a general household income tier and awarded through UNISA's own selection process.
Watch for an invitation from UNISA rather than assuming you need to apply cold - UNISA selects candidates based on academic performance and notifies them directly. If you weren't invited but believe you qualify, apply to BANKSETA directly instead of waiting on UNISA.
Funding Details
The bursary typically covers full tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, and may include a data or technology allowance to support UNISA's distance learning model.
Where You Can Study
This bursary is specific to UNISA students studying the listed banking and finance-related fields.
About University of South Africa (UNISA)
The University of South Africa (UNISA) is Africa's largest open distance learning institution, enrolling students across South Africa and internationally through a distance-based model rather than a physical campus.UNISA…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen under 35, studying Banking, Financial Management, Risk Management, Economics, Business Administration, Information Technology, or Accounting. You may not receive any other bursary or grant simultaneously, and you must not be employed for the duration of the programme. Preference goes to students with disabilities, financially disadvantaged students, and those with strong historical academic performance.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to apply, or does UNISA select me?
At UNISA, this bursary is largely invite-based, driven by your academic performance. If you weren't invited but believe you qualify, apply to BANKSETA directly instead.
Can I hold another bursary at the same time?
No, you may not receive any other bursary or grant while holding this one.
Can I be employed while studying on this bursary?
No, you must not be employed for the duration of the programme.
What fields does this bursary cover?
Banking, Financial Management, Risk Management, Economics, Business Administration, Information Technology, and Accounting.
