The INSETA ISSF Bursary offers a great opportunity for both employed and unemployed individuals to pursue their academic goals.
Whether you aspire to be an actuary, a software developer, or an insurance broker, INSETA invites you to apply and contribute to the growth of this important industry.
INSETA ISSF Bursary Details
Bursary Name: INSETA ISSF Bursary 2025
Provider: Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA)
Eligible Fields: Insurance and related sectors, including:
- 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
Application Deadline: 16 November 2024
Funding Amount: Covers tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation (for unemployed students), and technological devices where applicable. Employed students receive tuition and book allowances on a sliding scale.
Apply Here: INSETA ISSF Bursary Application 2025
About the Bursary Provider
The Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) is an official education and training authority in South Africa.
Its goal is to increase the quantity and quality of critical and scarce skills within the insurance sector.
INSETA provides a range of skill development programs, including bursaries, learnerships, and internships, to help bridge the gap of skilled workers within the industry.
The Insurance Sector Student Fund (ISSF) Bursary Scheme aims to cater to the entire insurance value chain.
It receives funding from business entities in both the private and public sectors that are committed to skilling, upskilling, reskilling, and multi-skilling students, graduates, and workers across multiple economic sectors.
INSETA ISSF Bursary Eligibility Requirements
You must satisfy the following minimum criteria to apply:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have completed Matric
- Be unemployed and between 18 and 35 years old OR be employed (of any age)
- Be studying or intending to study at a recognized tertiary institution in South Africa (preferably in the Insurance and related sectors)
- NOT be receiving any other bursary funding
How to Apply for the INSETA ISSF Bursary
Applications must be submitted online at: INSETA ISSF Bursary Application 2025
After completing the online application, applicants must submit clear copies of the following supporting documents:
- ID document (certified copy, not older than 3 months)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Most recent academic record, if currently studying (on institution’s letterhead)
- Acceptance Letter from institution (on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of Registration from institution, if applicable (on institution’s letterhead)
- Tuition Fee/Course Quotation (on institution’s letterhead)
- Completed ISSF POPIA Consent Form (.pdf)
Additional requirements:
- Employed applicants must submit a Completed ISSF Worker Agreement (.pdf) and a Letter of Employment (signed and dated).
- Unemployed applicants must submit a Completed ISSF Learner Agreement (.pdf), Accommodation Fee/Course Quotation (on institution’s letterhead), and financial documentation such as parents’ or guardians’ ID documents, death certificates (if applicable), 3 months’ recent payslips/bank statements, or an affidavit and SASSA letter if receiving a grant.
Documents must be labeled in the format “Initials+Document Name” and must be submitted in a zipped folder.
Application Deadline & Contact Details
Closing Date: 16 November 2024
For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact INSETA directly:
Email: issfenquiries@inseta.org.za
Please share this opportunity with your peers so more individuals can benefit from INSETA’s commitment to developing the skills needed for success in the insurance industry.
