Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Open
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- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen with a valid ID
- Studying an NQF Level 5 or higher qualification in a services-sector field
- Minimum 50% overall academic average
- Household income below the SETA threshold
- Unemployed applicants aged 18-35
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Academic transcript
- Proof of registration at the current cycle's host institution
- Proof of household income
About Services Seta Bursary
The Services SETA Bursary, run by the Services SETA, funds NQF Level 5 or higher qualifications across a broad range of services-sector fields - from business management to personal care - channelled through a different partner institution each cycle.
Confirm this cycle's host institution before assuming you can apply directly. Services SETA runs its bursary through specific partner universities and colleges each year (for example the University of Zululand or Durban University of Technology for the 2026/2027 cycle), so your application route depends on which institution is hosting the current intake.
Funding Details
The bursary covers full or partial tuition. Unemployed students also receive accommodation and meals, and postgraduate students are eligible for a travel and research allowance.
Where You Can Study
Study through whichever public institution is hosting the current Services SETA funding cycle - confirm the specific partner institution directly with Services SETA, since this changes each year.
About Services SETA
Services SETA is one of South Africa's 21 SETAs, covering skills development across a broad range of services-sector fields including business management, human resources, marketing, public administration, and personal c…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen with a valid ID, studying or accepted to study an NQF Level 5 or higher qualification in a services-sector field, with at least a 50% overall academic average. Demonstrate financial need with a household income below the SETA threshold. Unemployed applicants should be aged 18 to 35.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a "services-sector" field?
Business management, HR, marketing, public administration, and personal care, among other services-related qualifications.
Can I apply to Services SETA directly?
Usually not - the bursary is channelled through a specific partner institution each cycle, so confirm the current host institution before applying.
What academic average do I need?
At least 50% overall.
Does the bursary cover postgraduate study?
Yes, and postgraduate students specifically qualify for an additional travel and research allowance.
