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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen, generally in a young age bracket, in Matric or having completed Matric
- Passed Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy) in Matric
- Strong overall academic average
- Demonstrated financial need, assessed against household income
- Intending to study insurance/risk management, mathematics/statistics, finance, accounting/economics, or computer science/IT at a South African university or university of technology
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID document
- Certified copy of Matric certificate or latest academic results
- Certified copy of most recent academic transcript (if already studying)
- Proof of household income
- Proof of acceptance or registration at a South African university or university of technology (if available)
- Motivational letter
About Sasria Bursary
The SASRIA Bursary is funded by Sasria SOC Ltd, South Africa's state-owned insurer for special risks such as riot, strike, and civil commotion cover. As part of its corporate social investment and transformation mandate, Sasria funds undergraduate study for South African students in fields connected to the insurance and financial services sector.
The bursary targets fields such as insurance or risk management, mathematics or statistics, finance, accounting or economics, and computer science or information technology - disciplines that feed into the skills Sasria and the broader financial services industry rely on.
Sasria runs the bursary as an annual scheme, generally opening applications early in the calendar year for study starting the following academic year. Because the exact dates shift from cycle to cycle, applicants should check Sasria's website directly before the next intake opens.
Funding Details
Successful applicants can receive full or partial funding toward their undergraduate studies, depending on their level of financial need and the number of applicants Sasria is able to support in a given year.
Reported coverage includes core study costs such as tuition, and may extend to accommodation, textbooks, and related allowances for the neediest applicants. Exact benefits are best confirmed directly with Sasria once shortlisted, since the scheme's coverage can vary by year and by applicant circumstances.
Where You Can Study
Sasria expects applicants to be studying, or planning to study, at a recognised South African public university or university of technology. The bursary does not appear to be tied to a narrow list of approved institutions, so eligibility depends mainly on your qualification and field of study.
Confirm that your specific course is one of Sasria's funded fields before applying, since the bursary is targeted rather than open to any degree.
About Sasria SOC Ltd
Sasria SOC Ltd is South Africa's state-owned specialist insurer, the only company in the country licensed to provide cover for special risks such as riot, strike, civil commotion, malicious damage, and public disorder - …
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The bursary is aimed at South African citizens who are in Matric or have already completed Matric, generally within a fairly young age bracket, and who intend to study one of Sasria's funded fields at a recognised South African university or university of technology.
A strong Mathematics result (not Mathematics Literacy) in Matric is required, since the funded degrees - insurance, risk, finance, IT and related fields - depend on solid quantitative skills. A high overall academic average is also expected, since the bursary is competitive and Sasria receives many more applications than it can fund.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds the SASRIA Bursary?
It's funded by Sasria SOC Ltd, South Africa's state-owned insurer for special risks like riot and civil commotion cover, as part of its corporate social investment programme.
What fields does it cover?
Insurance or risk management, mathematics or statistics, finance, accounting or economics, and computer science or information technology.
When do applications open for the next intake?
Sasria runs the bursary annually, typically opening applications early in the year for study starting the following academic year. As of August 2026, the dates for the next intake had not yet been published on Sasria's website.
Do I need a specific Matric average?
Yes - Sasria expects a strong Mathematics result and a good overall academic average, since the bursary is highly competitive.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online via Sasria's website when the intake is open; the portal typically requires certified copies of your supporting documents.
