INSETA ISSF Bursary

Fields of study

• Financial Investment Advisor
• Insurance Agent
• Insurance Broker
• Actuary
• Compliance Officer
• Software Developer
• Insurance Claims Administrator
• Insurance Loss Adjuster
• Sales and Marketing Manager
• ICT System Analyst

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be unemployed and between 18 and 35 years old OR you must be employed and of any age
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa (preferably towards a course in the Insurance and related sectors)
• Not be receiving any other bursary funding

What the bursary covers

• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 60 days of the closing date

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
• Parents or guardians ID documents/ death certificates/ affidavit if deceased (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians 3 months recent payslips/ bank statements (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians affidavit and SASSA letter if receiving a grant (certified copy)
• Official Proof of Registration
• Certified copy of the latest academic transcript or record on official letterhead (if a continuing student)
• Official Signed & Dated Letter of Employment (if employed)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   INSETA ISSF Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: INSETA ISSF Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About INSETA ISSF

INSETA is the SETA for the insurance sector, funding skills development for insurance and related careers.