Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 17 August 2026
- Provider
- FASSET
- Field of study
- Accounting, Information Technology
- Study level
- Postgraduate, TVET / college
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
The employed bursary for 2027 closed on 17 August 2026.
VerifiedClosed · applications closed on 17 August 2026 The TVET and university student streams are usually advertised late in the year or in January and close around February, so watch fasset.org.za from November 2026 for the 2027 student calls. Latest update ↓
The Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) funds skills for the accounting, auditing, tax, financial management and related IT professions. It runs several bursary streams each year, from TVET college bursaries to grants that pay off graduates’ outstanding fees, all applied for through its online portal.
About the FASSET Bursary
- TVET college bursary: for business stream and IT qualifications at public TVET colleges, capped at R40 000.
- University bursary: for accounting, auditing, financial management and IT degrees at public universities, worth up to R100 000 including tuition, books and in some cases accommodation and meals.
- Employed bursary: about R50 000 for tuition and books for people already working in the finance and accounting sector who are studying further.
- Outstanding study debt grant: pays off historic fees so graduates can get their certificates.
FASSET Bursary eligibility requirements
- South African citizen with Matric.
- Accepted or registered at a public university or TVET college for a qualification in FASSET’s scarce skills: accounting, auditing, tax, financial management or related IT.
- A strong academic record.
- Household income limits apply to some student streams; the employed stream requires employment in the sector.
How to apply for the FASSET Bursary
- Open the bursaries page on fasset.org.za and check which stream is open and its closing date.
- Register on the FASSET portal from a desktop or laptop and complete the online form for that stream.
- Upload a certified ID, your Matric results or academic record, proof of registration or acceptance, proof of household income and, for the employed stream, proof of employment.
- Submit before the closing date. Emailed applications are not accepted.
FASSET Bursary closing dates
- Employed bursary 2027: 17 August 2026 (closed).
- TVET and university student bursaries 2027: expected between November 2026 and February 2027.
Contact details
- Call centre: 087 188 2442
- Email: fassetcallcentre@fasset.org.za
- Website: www.fasset.org.za
Read about the FASSET study debt grant, and see the SAICA Thuthuka bursary and our commerce bursaries list.
FAQs
1. When does the FASSET bursary close for 2027? +
It depends on the stream. The employed bursary for 2027 closed on 17 August 2026. The TVET and university student streams are usually advertised late in the year or in January, closing around February, so watch fasset.org.za from November 2026.
2. What is FASSET? +
The Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority, which funds skills for accounting, auditing, tax, financial management and related IT.
3. What are the streams? +
A TVET college bursary for business and IT stream qualifications, capped at R40 000; a university bursary for accounting, finance and IT degrees worth up to R100 000; an employed bursary of about R50 000 for tuition and books for people working in the sector; and a study-debt repayment grant for graduates with outstanding fees.
4. What does it cover? +
Tuition in full in most cases and prescribed textbooks, with accommodation and meals for some programmes. The employed bursary covers tuition and books only.
5. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens with Matric accepted or registered at a public university or TVET college for a qualification in FASSET's scarce skills, with a strong academic record. Some streams have household income limits, and the employed stream requires employment in the finance sector.
6. How do I apply? +
Online only, through the FASSET portal at fasset.org.za, from a desktop or laptop, uploading a certified ID, results, proof of registration or acceptance and proof of income.
Update note (checked September 2026): the employed bursary for 2027 closed on 17 August 2026. The TVET and university student streams are usually advertised late in the year or in January and close around February, so watch fasset.org.za from November 2026 for the 2027 student calls. Closing dates differ by stream and change each year.
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