FSCA BURSARY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Financial Sector Conduct Authority
2025/06/17
Pretoria
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is committed to increase the representation of People with Disabilities in line with its Diversity and Inclusion objectives. To this effect, the FSCA will be offering bursaries to eligible students with disabilities.
Description:
The FSCA offers bursaries to matriculants and/or students with disabilities who are studying at any recognised South African university or any accredited institution of higher learning.
What the Bursary Covers:
The FSCA bursary for students with disabilities covers full-time studies in Data Science / Business Management / BCom: Economics / BCom: Finance and Bachelor of Laws degree. This bursary covers registration costs and tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation including meals, monthly allowance for incidental expenses and supportive learning device such as a wheelchair, Zoom Text software, or a Jaws Reader, computer or any device recommended by a medical doctor.
Duration:
The bursary will be awarded for the duration of the identified qualification.
What is Expected
The bursar(s) will be required to enter into a work-back contract with the FSCA proportional to the number of years they have been funded by the organisation. Experiential learning will be provided to bursar(s) during and upon completion of their studies.
Correspondence and Communication.
Enquiries must be forwarded to Sibusiso Mahlaba at sibusiso.mahlaba@fsca.co.za. The closing date for applications is 31 August 2025. Correspondence and communication will only be with short listed candidates.
The bursary is for undergraduate studies in disciplines identified above. Applicants must be in possession of a South African barcoded identity document / ID card. The application must be accompanied by a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, latest copy of certified results or matric certificate, a letter from the medical doctor as proof of permanent disability and proof of parents’ latest income (e.g., a payslip or affidavit if the parent is unemployed).
Closing Date: 31 August 2025