Higher Education Funding Window

Dear Stakeholders

Kindly note that the BANKSETA has opened a funding window for Higher Education Bursaries for the 2023/24 financial year.

The Higher Education Funding Window grant application opens on Wednesday, 01 February 2023 and closes on Friday, 17 March 2023 at 23:59

Kindly note that all applications should be submitted in electronic format (softcopy) to:

Upon submission, please ensure to:

  • Email each application for funding separately.
  • Submission will consist of one document only: the application form duly completed.
  • Ensure timeous submission of all emails to the nominated email address as emails received past the due date and the applicant will not consider time regardless of the time send.
  • Index the email as follows in the Subject Line: Name of Institution Learning Category and Number of Learners

The closing date and time for Higher Education Funding Window Applications is 23:59 on 17th March 2023.

Please take note of the below documents (attached to this invitation) relevant to this funding window:

 Document Purpose
Discretionary Grant Funding Window Guidelines This document provides guidelines for the application and approval of the BANKSETA Discretionary Grant Funding Window 2023.
Annexure B- Application Register Please ensure to that all applications are captured
Submit complete and duly signed application forms.
Annexure A This document outlines the specific funding window criteria for Higher Education funding window.

The Electronic submission of learner agreements is required only for approved for funding applications within one month after signing the MOA.

All signatories are welcome to sign and initial learner agreements electronically.

Please do not submit any agreements until you have received funding approval.

Further information in this regard will be sent for approved programs.
Annexure C-Application form for Higher Education grant funding Please submit complete and duly signed application forms

This project funds bursaries within the respective learning institutions/entities that address broader banking and microfinance -related skills (such as business and commercial faculties or information technology departments etc.).

For any further clarity, please do not hesitate to contact the BANKSETA.