FASSET is inviting applications from 2025 matriculants for its 2026 Matric Top Achiever Bursary Programme. The bursary is aimed at high-performing learners who achieved an overall average of at least 75 percent in their 2025 matric examinations and who intend to pursue studies in approved commerce and finance-related fields.
The bursary is available to students registered or provisionally accepted at a public university or university of technology in South Africa. Funding is subject to eligibility criteria and income thresholds.
Applications are open nationally to qualifying South African learners.
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What The Bursary Covers
The FASSET Matric Top Achiever Bursary provides financial support capped at R100,000 per annum for university learners.
The bursary covers the following
• Tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks
• Accommodation
• Meal allowances
Funding is subject to the annual cap and institutional fee structures. Any costs exceeding the cap will be the responsibility of the student.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements
• Achieved a minimum overall average of 75 percent in the 2025 matric results
• Passed Mathematics and Accounting with strong results
• Come from a household with a combined annual income not exceeding R1,000,000
• Be registered or provisionally accepted at a public university or university of technology in South Africa
• Be studying towards an approved qualification within the specified faculties
Applications that do not meet all listed requirements may not be considered.
Fields of Study Supported
The bursary supports qualifications within the following faculties and fields
• Auditing and Taxation
• Accounting Sciences
• Economics and Management Sciences
• Information Technology-related qualifications
• Actuarial Sciences
Only qualifications falling within the listed fields will be considered.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare and submit the following supporting documentation
• Certified copy of South African identity document
• Certified copy of 2025 matric certificate
• Proof of university acceptance or provisional acceptance
• Proof of household income not exceeding R1,000,000 per annum
• Academic results reflecting Mathematics and Accounting performance
Failure to provide complete documentation may result in disqualification.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official FASSET bursary application platform.
Applicants should complete the online application form in full and ensure that all required documents are uploaded correctly before submission.
Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 28 February 2026.
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
FAQ’s
Who qualifies for the FASSET Matric Top Achiever Bursary?
The bursary is open to 2025 matriculants who achieved at least 75 percent overall, passed Mathematics and Accounting, meet the household income threshold, and are accepted at a public university or university of technology.
Is the bursary available at private institutions?
No. The bursary is only available to students registered at public universities or universities of technology in South Africa.
How much funding does the bursary provide?
Funding is capped at R100,000 per annum and covers tuition, textbooks, accommodation, and meal allowances.
What is the income limit to qualify?
Applicants must come from a household with a combined annual income not exceeding R1,000,000.
When is the closing date for applications?
Applications close on 28 February 2026.
Final Thoughts
The FASSET Matric Top Achiever Bursary for 2026 provides financial support to high-performing 2025 matriculants pursuing approved commerce, finance, and related qualifications at public higher education institutions. Applicants must meet academic performance requirements and household income criteria, with all applications submitted before the closing date.
