The Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries are awarded to qualifying SACTWU members, as well as their children, legally adopted children and their spouses.

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Studies at Public Universities: 75% of tuition fees per academic year, up to a maximum value of R23 450
• Studies at Private Institutions (registered with the Department of Higher Education): 75% of tuition fees per academic year, up to a maximum value of R4 690
• The bursary does NOT cover any other expenses.

NB. Bursary recipients are required to reapply each year.

Students who are child dependants of SACTWU members, will be required to complete 50 hours of community service. Students who perform more than the 50 hours of community service, will receive an additional 5% of bursary funding.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a SACTWU member/ SACTWU staff or their spouse or child dependant
• The SACTWU member must have paid up union fees at least 13 weeks before 1 November 2023
• You must study at a tertiary institution that is registered with the Department of Higher Education (University, University of Technology, Colleges registered with the Department of Higher Education – the bursary does NOT fund studies at FET / TVET College)
• You must enquire about NSFAS funding to see whether you qualify