Are you a Grade 12 learner in the Western Cape looking to further your education but worried about the financial burden? The Association for Educational Transformation (ASSET) bursaries can help you achieve your dreams. This guide provides all the necessary information on applying for an ASSET bursary and ensuring you meet all the requirements for a successful application.
What Are ASSET Bursaries?
ASSET bursaries are designed to assist financially needy students from less advantaged communities in the Western Cape to pursue higher education. These bursaries cover a percentage of tuition, registration, and book costs, alleviating some of the financial stress associated with tertiary education.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for an ASSET bursary, you must meet the following requirements:
- Citizenship: Only South African citizens who reside in the Western Cape are eligible.
- Educational Level: You must be in Grade 12 and planning to study for a first degree, diploma, or higher certificate.
- Institution: Applications are only accepted for universities or universities of technology in the Western Cape. Private institutions and FET colleges are not eligible.
- Entry Requirements: Ensure you meet the entry requirements for your chosen field of study at your institution of choice.
Bursary Awards
- Coverage: Bursary awards cover a percentage of tuition, registration, and book costs.
- Non-Repayable: ASSET bursaries are not repayable.
- Payment: Bursary funds are paid directly to the tertiary institutions.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to ensure a successful application:
- Download and Complete the Application Form:
- New Applicants: Download New Application Form
- Renewal Students: Download Renewal Application Form
- Submit Required Documents:
- Ensure that you submit certified copies of all supporting documents, including your Grade 11 results and/or your June Grade 12 results.
- Application forms must be submitted in hard copy. Faxed copies are not accepted.
- Application Submission Address:
- Bursary Department
- Association for Educational Transformation
- 5 Long Street
- Mowbray
- 7700
- Cape
- Institution Applications: Apply to the university or university of technology of your choice as early as possible. Here are some links to popular institutions:
Important Dates and Deadlines
Closing Date for Applications: 30 September
It is crucial to adhere to this deadline to avoid any disappointments. Late applications will not be considered.
Selection Process
The selection of bursary recipients is conducted by a Selection Committee that meets in late January. The awards are based on merit and financial need. Preference is given to students who are from less advantaged communities. Successful candidates will be notified by the end of February. If you have not been contacted by then, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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Pursuing higher education can be financially challenging, but with the ASSET bursaries, you can make your academic dreams a reality. Ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria and submit a complete application by the deadline to increase your chances of receiving financial support. Good luck with your application!