This department promotes the vision and mission of Government to provide education, training, as well as a stable skills base to candidates. They aid in distributing qualified skilled workers, into the workforce within South Africa. They specialize in scarce skill sets and providing needy, yet talented individuals with the opportunity to complete their studies. They believe in teamwork, individuality, talent and that there is a future for all.
This department manages all of the Government’s finances,
be it investing in industrial movements, education or infrastructure. With the Department of finance bursaries, they offer talented candidates a great opportunity to further their knowledge and skills. They provide a variety of Finance bursaries yearly. Interested individuals that adhere to the requirements may apply once these bursaries become available.
Department of Finance Bursaries Available
Candidates planning to study in one of the below-mentioned fields will receive the following as it is included within this bursary scheme:
Fully paid Tuition
Fully paid Prescribed Books
Fully paid University Accommodation and Meals
Fields of Study Available
BCom Law
LLB
Finance – Development
Accounting
Engineering – Financial
Auditing – Internal
Taxation
Management – Risk
Management – Financial
Econometrics
Economics
Policy – Social
Policy – Public
Banking
Department of Finance Bursaries: Requirements
If any of the mentioned fields are of interest to you, you can apply if you meet the following necessities of this department.
Candidates who want to apply for a bursary through this scheme must adhere to the following:
Candidates must be a South African Citizen
Candidates must hold a valid South African ID Document
Candidate must have excelled in their Grade 12 Academic Year with an average of 65% or higher
Candidates must provide proof of acceptance from an Institute of Higher Learning
If studying with an Institution of Higher Learning, candidate must hold a 65% or higher average for completed year
Candidates must be in need of financial assistance
Must be proficient in English and have great communication skills
Must be a problem solver with quick decision-making abilities
Must be able to work independently and within a team
Please ensure that the application is fully completed, no empty spaces and that it is signed by the applicant.
Preference will be given to candidates from a disadvantaged background, as well as candidates from a rural area. Applications missing any of the documentation, will not be considered.
Candidates who receive bursaries will be asked to sign an employment agreement, this will be for an equal amount of time as is the bursary duration. Once you have completed your studies this contract will come into working. However, if there is no available opening at that time within the department, candidates will be released from this agreement.
Department of Finance Bursaries Online Application Forms
The Department of Finance online application is available to download from the Department of Treasury Website. Candidates can find more information along with the application on their website.
apply for this bursary
Once you have completed the documentation, attached all required certified documents, candidates can send their applications to the address on their website.
Candidates are urged to ensure the following documentation accompanies their application:
Motivational Letter / Letter of Interest
Curriculum Vitae
Contact Detail
ID Documentation of applicant
All-Academic records including Grade 12 results
Parents / Guardians ID Documentation
Parent / Guardians Proof of income or affidavit if not employed
Parents / Guardians death certificate if deceased
Acceptance letter from University
A motivational letter is the ideal opportunity to highlight your successes in life, provide your future goals and your personal interests. This in turn, gives the panel an idea of what makes you special and motivates why you ought to receive this bursary.
Successful candidates will be contacted,
and a psychometric assessment may be required, this will be followed with an interview before the final selection takes place. Candidates who do not hear from the company can deem their applications as unsuccessful as all short-listed candidates will be informed.
Department of Finance Bursaries:
Closing Date
Interested candidates whom are in need of financial aid to complete their studies are welcome to apply before the closing date early in May, June or August each year. Please be sure, you complete all fields of the application before submitting it. Ensure all the documentations are certified copies and not your originals. The Department will contact candidates who make the short-list, thus if you do not hear from them within two to three months.
