UWC/ INSETA Bursary: Requirements and How To Apply

Investing in your education is always one of the wisest decisions you can make.

However, the high cost of tuition fees can make it almost impossible for you to take action, especially for qualified students with financial problems.

Thankfully, bursaries like the UWC/ INSETA Bursary offer enough support to help ease the financial burden and make way for academic success.

About the UWC/ INSETA Bursary

The UWC/ INSETA Bursary targets unemployed South African youth under 35 years old and registered students at UWC.

Students pursuing Post graduate or Honors studies in any of the following fields may apply:

  1. Finance (BCom or BAdmin)
  2. Law Degrees (with specialisation in any of the following: Financial Planning, Insurance or Pension Fund)
  3. Marketing
  4. Financial Planning (Loss Adjustor)
  5. Information Technology
  6. Economics (BCom or BAdmin)
  7. Risk (BCom or BAdmin)
  8. Insurance (BCom or BAdmin)
  9. Investments (BCom or BAdmin)
  10. Accounting (BCom or BAdmin)
  11. Data Science/ Data Analyst

It provides comprehensive financial support, covering tuition fees, accommodation costs, and prescribed textbooks.

This bursary is not only about financial aid, it also offers mentorship, career guidance, and networking opportunities to equip recipients for success beyond their studies.

UWC/ INSETA Bursary Application Form

The application process is straightforward and can be completed online or in person.

However, ensuring you follow the correct procedures and submit all required documentation is very important if you want to have a successful application. Here’s what you need to know:

First of all, you must download the official application form from the UWC website or INSETA’s website.

And when it comes to submissions, you have two options. You can either submit your completed form electronically through the UWC Online Application Portal.

Or submit your application form and supporting documents in person at the UWC Financial Aid Office or any designated INSETA regional office.

You can also submit your completed application form and supporting documents via email to Mrs Afiesa Duarte: [email protected].

You must use the words “UWC INSETA Bursary Application” in the email subject line.

The UWC/ INSETA Bursary Requirements

For an applicant to be eligible for the UWC/ INSETA Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a South African citizen.
  2. Be under 35 years old (for unemployed applicants).
  3. Be a registered undergraduate or postgraduate student at UWC.
  4. Be unemployed (if applying as an unemployed youth).
  5. Demonstrate financial need.
  6. Maintain good academic standing (for continuing students).

The UWC/ INSETA Bursary Closing Date

The application window always opens in April and closes in May each year. Mark these dates on your calendar to avoid missing out.

If you want to make any further inquiries, you can contact the UWC Financial Aid Office through phone call on 021 959 2310 or email them at: [email protected].