ETDP-SETA Unemployed Students’ Bursary Application 2025
Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority
APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 UNEMPLOYED STUDENTS’ BURSARIES
The ETDP SETA invites qualifying, unemployed students to apply for bursaries for the 2024 academic year to pursue their studies at institutions of higher learning.
Closing date for applications: 16 February 2025.
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ETDP-SETA Unemployed Students’ Bursary Application 2025
Who Should Apply?
• This bursary opportunity is open to South African citizens only.
• Students who have completed their National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and intending to pursue
their studies at institutions of higher learning during the 2024 academic year.
• Currently accepted or registered students at institutions of higher learning who require funding for the
2024 academic year.
What Qualifications does the ETDP SETA bursary fund?
The ETDP SETA bursary caters for all full qualifications, at Universities, (Public and Accredited Private
Institutions), Universities of Technology, Public and Private Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges, in South Africa.
What is the value of the ETDP SETA Bursary?
- The ETDP SETA bursary value/allocation is by qualification. Fees will be paid directly to the institution where the student has been registered.
The allocated bursary amount caters for the following:
• Tuition and accommodation (NB: For students residing at university/college owned accommodation, meal allowance is included as part of the accommodation fees and for students residing at university/college accredited private accommodation, meal allowance will be paid directly to the students)
• Learning material (Books, stationery, laptop)
Which qualifications are funded by the ETDP SETA:
Degree: NQF L7 Professional Degree:
BA, B.Sc, B.Com, Public Admin, ICT, Business Management, Occupational Therapy
NQF L8 B.Ed; B.Ed Honours and Honours for these programmes: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, Public
Admin, ICT, Business Management, Occupational Therapy Hon
Post Graduate Certificate: NQF L6
Diploma: PGCE NQF L6
Advanced Diploma: Any field of study NQF L7
Higher Certificate: Any field of study NQF L5
Any field of study
How to apply?
Applicants are requested to complete the form on page three of this document and to attach the below listed documents with the application.
• Letter of acceptance and /or registration from institution or proof of registration
• Certified copy of proof of identity (not older than six months)
• If registered with an institution, statement of results and proof of registration for both current and
new students
• One page letter of motivation, indicating why the ETDP SETA should award you a bursary
• Matric results/highest qualification.
Additional Requirements:
• Applicants must be South African citizens
• Applicants to ensure that all required documents, as listed above, are included in the application.
Incomplete or incorrect documentation will lead to your application being disqualified.
NOTE: ONLY successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications within seven working days after the closing date. Applicants must submit applications by Province based on the location of institution that issued the letter of acceptance or registration. Applicants may not submit more than one application and may not have any another existing bursary linked to his/her name.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 UNEMPLOYED STUDENTS’ BURSARIES
DECLARATION
1. I hereby, declare that ALL the information provided in this application form is complete and correct.
2. I hereby, acknowledge that if ANY of the information provided in this application form is found to be incomplete and/or incorrect, my application will be disqualified.
Kindly submit by Province, as per your letter of acceptance/proof of registration:
Eastern Cape: ECbursary@etdpseta.org.za
Free State: FSbursary@etdpseta.org.za
Gauteng: GPbursary@etdpseta.org.za
KwaZulu-Natal: KZNbursary@etdpseta.org.za
Limpopo: LPbursary@etdpseta.org.za
Mpumalanga: MPbursary@etdpseta.org.za
Northern Cape: NCbursary@etdpseta.org.za
North West: NWbursary@etdpseta.org.za
Western Cape: WCbursary@etdpseta.org.za