ASSET Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the Western Cape province
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full time, towards a first undergraduate qualification (degree, diploma or higher certificate)
• Meet the criteria for your selected field of study
• Be registered one of these institutions within the Western Cape: University of Cape Town, University of the Western Cape, University of Stellenbosch or Cape Peninsula University of Technology (the bursary will NOT fund studies at private institutions)
• Pass the means test and fall within the “Missing Middle” (have a total monthly income of less than R18 000 for a family with 2 children – this can increase by R2000 per child for up to four children, with a combined income of between R350 000 and R600 000 per annum)
• Not have lost NSFAS funding due to poor performance exclusion
• Preference will be given to students with the greatest financial need, provided they meet the merit criteria
• Preference will be given to students from rural areas and/ or informal settlements, whose social background has restricted their access to equal education
• Preference will be given to students who have achieved University entrance, despite attending a school deemed to be ‘dysfunctional’
• Preference will be given to students who have achieved above average results, in subjects related to their course of study
• Preference will be given to students who have an excellent attendance record and have been committed to the ASSET Learner Development Programme (Saturday School)

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• 2024 mid-year results from your tertiary institution or high school (final results must be submitted as soon as they are available) (certified copy)
• Full academic transcripts, if you are a 2nd/ 3rd/ final year student (certified copy)
• Proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ pension advice if on pension/ proof of SASSA grant if receiving a social grant) (certified copy)
• Motivational letter to support your application – write about yourself and your life goals
• 1 contactable reference who knows you well (not your School Principal)
• ID document (certified copy)
• 2024 mid-year results from your tertiary institution (final results must be submitted as soon as they are available) (certified copy)
• Proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ pension advice if on pension/ proof of SASSA grant if receiving a social grant) (certified copy)
• Motivational letter to support your application – write about your course of studying and your experiences as a student so far
• 1 contactable reference

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
   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   – Post or hand delivery: Bursary Department Association for Educational Transformation (ASSET) 5 Long Street Mowbray 7700 Western Cape

   New or first-time applicants: ASSET Bursary Application Form (New Applicants) (.pdf) Existing/ returning bursary holders: ASSET Bursary Application Form (Renewal) (.pdf)

   Note: applications submitted via fax will NOT be accepted.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. 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]
• Phone 021 685 1025

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

About ASSET

The Association for Educational Transformation (ASSET) is a Western Cape non-profit that has helped students access higher education since 2003.