PSiRA Bursary

Who can apply

• You and your parent must be South African citizens
• Be employed within the private security sector OR have a legal parent who is registered with PSiRA as a security officer
• Be between the ages of 19 and 35 years old
• Have completed Matric
• Intend on studying full-time towards a certificate or undergraduate diploma or degree (the bursary will NOT fund postgraduate studies)
• Be enrolled to study at a learning institution that is accredited and registered with the Department of Higher Education in South Africa

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees for 12 months
• Up to the following amounts: Maximum of R25 000 (excluding VAT) per year
• For certificate studies at TVET institutions Maximum of R45 000 (excluding VAT) per year
• For undergraduate diploma or degree studies

Value mentioned: R25 000, R45 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy, within the last 3 months)
• Proof of registration at an institution for 2025
• Parent or legal guardians ID document (certified copy, within the last 3 months)
• Parent or legal guardians proof of PSiRA registration number

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
   PSiRA Bursary Application Form 2025Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the PSiRA Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. 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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Email [email protected]
• Phone 086 133 3850

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

About PSiRA

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) regulates the private security industry in South Africa.