The ETDP SETA is inviting students to apply for their unemployed bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to unemployed students, for studies at the following levels, within these fields:

Degree (NQF Level 7): BA / BSc / BCom in:

• Business Management
• Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
• Occupational Therapy
• Public Administration

Diploma (NQF Level 6):

• Any field of study

Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7):

• Any field of study

Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5):

• Any field of study

Professional Degree (NQF Level 8): BEd / BEd Honours / BA Honours / BSc Honours / BCom Honours in:

• Business Management
• Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
• Occupational Therapy
• Public Administration

Post Graduate Certificate (NQF Level 6):

• PGCE

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Tuition fees,
• Learning materials (books; laptop and stationary),
• Accommodation
• Meal allowance.

NB. The total bursary value may differ based on the qualification being studies (with some receiving more than others). Bursary fees will be paid directly to the student’s tertiary institution.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be unemployed
• You must have completed Matric (National Senior Certificate)
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be accepted/ registered for studies at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (University / public and accredited private institution / University of Technology / public and private Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College)
• You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding