Apply for the INSETA 2026 Bursary. Applications are open for 2026.
The Insurance Sector Student Fund (ISSF) Bursary Scheme aims to cater for the entire insurance value chain. The ISSF receives funding from business entities within the private and public sector who are committed to skill, upskill, reskill and multi-skill students, graduates and workers across a multitude of economic sectors.
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About INSETA 2026 Bursary
INSETA is inviting students to apply for the Insurance Sector Student Fund (ISSF) bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to unemployed and employed individuals, preferably those studying towards courses in the Insurance and related sectors. The following qualifications will be given priority:
- Financial Investment Advisor
- Insurance Agent
- Insurance Broker
- Actuary
- Compliance Officer
- Software Developer
- Insurance Claims Administrator
- Insurance Loss Adjuster
- Sales and Marketing Manager
- ICT System Analyst
Bursaries are awarded based on the following main factors: academic merit and financial need/ affordability of applicants.
Bursary Details
The bursary will provide coverage for the following expenses:
- Unemployed students: tuition fees, textbooks, accredited or registered accommodation and technological devices (laptop where applicable).
- Employed students: tuition fees and a books. The bursaries are awarded on a sliding scale.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 60 days of the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be unemployed and between 18 and 35 years old OR you must be employed and of any age
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa (preferably towards a course in the Insurance and related sectors)
- You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding
How to Apply for the INSETA 2026 Bursary
Applications must be submitted online at: INSETA ISSF Bursary Application 2026
