The ASSET Bursary Programme 2027 is open for students who need financial support for tertiary study. ASSET confirms that bursary applications are accepted from 1 July and close on 30 September each year.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: ASSET – Association for Educational Transformation
Opportunity type: Tertiary bursary programme
Who it’s for: New and returning students who meet ASSET’s selection criteria and submit the required supporting documents
Study level: Tertiary study; applicants should confirm qualification and institution eligibility on the current application form
Location focus: ASSET is based in the Western Cape and awards bursaries through the ASSET Educational Trust and other donor funds
Closing date: 30 September 2026
Last verified: 14 July 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
ASSET’s bursary application process is annual. Returning students must re-apply each year if they want to be considered for renewal, and all applicants must submit a complete application with the required supporting documents before the deadline.
The application page states that applications are not accepted by fax. Completed forms can be returned physically, emailed to the bursary department, uploaded on the website, or posted where appropriate for applicants living on the outskirts of the Cape Town Metropolitan area.
About the sponsor
ASSET, the Association for Educational Transformation, runs bursary and education-support programmes in the Western Cape. Its bursary programme was originally established under the South African Institute of Race Relations Western Cape Region and has been run by ASSET since 2003, supporting hundreds of students annually.
Source Link: ASSET Bursary Programme
What it covers
ASSET awards bursaries from the ASSET Educational Trust and from donors who support students at tertiary institutions in the Western Cape. The public programme page does not publish a fixed award value for the 2027 intake, so applicants should check the current application form and ASSET selection terms for funding conditions and final coverage.
Eligibility
- Must complete the correct ASSET bursary application form
- Must submit all required supporting documents
- New applicants and renewal students must use the correct application route
- Returning students must re-apply each year to be considered for renewal
- Grade 12 learners should apply to tertiary institutions early and submit available Grade 11 and Grade 12 results
- Applicants should meet ASSET’s stated selection criteria and donor-fund terms
Documents to prepare
- Completed ASSET bursary application form for new applicants or renewal students
- Certified copies of all available supporting documents
- Grade 11 and available Grade 12 results for school learners
- Academic record for returning tertiary students
- Proof of tertiary application, acceptance or registration where available
- Any income, identity or supporting documents listed on the current ASSET application form
Closing date
30 September 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting by fax, which ASSET does not accept
- Using the renewal form when applying as a new applicant, or vice versa
- Leaving out certified copies of supporting documents
- Missing the 30 September deadline
- Forgetting that returning students must re-apply each year
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against ASSET’s official Bursary Programme page and Bursary Application page, including the 1 July opening period, 30 September closing date, submission routes and new-applicant / renewal-student forms.
How to apply
- Open the ASSET Bursary Application page.
- Download the correct form for new applicants or renewal students.
- Complete the form and attach certified supporting documents.
- Submit physically, by email, through website upload, or by post where appropriate.
- Submit before the closing date.