UNISA BANKSETA Bursary South Africa 2025

The Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BankSETA) established under the Skills Development Act (1998).

It plays a part in transforming the South African banking and microfinance sector.

BankSETA prioritizes skills development within the industry by collaborating with educational institutions like UNISA to offer bursaries for deserving candidates.

About the UNISA BANKSETA Bursary

This bursary program is designed to support financially deserving South African students pursuing a BCom in Financial Accounting Sciences at UNISA.

The bursary provides comprehensive financial assistance, covering the following expenses:

  1. Full tuition fees: You won’t have to worry about the financial burden of tuition.
  2. Laptop (up to R7,000): The bursary provides a valuable tool for your studies.
  3. Monthly stipend/allowance (R1,500): This helps cover living expenses while you focus on your education.
  4. Monthly data allowance (R500): Stay connected and access essential online resources.

The bursary does not cover outstanding fees from previous studies.

UNISA BANKSETA Bursary recipients are also required to attend virtual classes via Microsoft Teams.

The bursary program provides the class calendar and facilitates participation in any additional academic-related sessions offered.

This additional support can enhance your learning experience and increase your chances of success.

UNISA BANKSETA Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the UNISA BANKSETA Bursary, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. Be a South African citizen.
  2. Be under 35 years old.
  3. Be registered for the BCom Fac (98302) program at UNISA.
  4. Have a total household income of less than R600 000 per annum.
  5. Not be receiving any other bursaries or grants.
  6. Not be employed for the duration of the program.

Preference will be given to:

  1. Students with disabilities.
  2. Financially disadvantaged students.
  3. Students with a strong academic record.

UNISA BANKSETA Bursary Application Requirements

To apply for the UNISA BANKSETA Bursary, you will need to submit the following documents:

  1. Completed UNISA BANKSETA Bursary Application form: Download the form from the UNISA website.
  2. Certified copies of supporting documents:
    • ID document
    • Highest qualification certificate
    • Academic record of your highest qualification
    • Proof of registration at UNISA for BCom Fac (for the 2025 academic year only)
    • ID documents/ birth certificate of dependents (if applicable)
    • ID documents of people contributing to your household income
    • Proof of income/ payslips of household income contributors (not older than 3 months)
    • SAPS stamped affidavit for no household income with supporting documents (if applicable)
    • Proof of disability (if applicable)

How to Apply

To apply for the UNISA BANKSETA Bursary, you must:

  1. Download the application form from the UNISA website.
  2. Complete the form accurately and comprehensively.
  3. Gather and certify all required supporting documents.
  4. Submit your completed application and supporting documents via email to: [email protected]
  5. Remember to include “UNISA BANKSETA Bursary 2025” in the email subject line.

UNISA BANKSETA Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for the 2025 application cycle has not yet been announced.

I recommend checking the UNISA website regularly for updates.

Contact UNISA BANKSETA Bursary

For any inquiries related to the UNISA BANKSETA Bursary program, please contact Unisa directly: 012 429 4735 / 012 429 3580.