The Sasria Bursary is a financial aid program offered to tertiary students by Sasria, a public South African non-life insurance enterprise.
Sasria’s mission is to provide insurance coverage for risks such as politically motivated acts, strikes, riots, terrorism, and public disorder.
The company also offers bursary opportunities to talented young individuals who share the same values as the company.
About the Sasria Bursary 2025
Sasria invites students to apply for their bursary program for the 2025 academic year.
The bursary program aims to support students pursuing studies in fields that Sasria considers scarce skills.
The Sasria Bursary provides financial assistance for undergraduate bachelor’s degree studies in the following fields:
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Mathematics
- Risk Management
- Statistics
Key Details
Target People: South African citizens aged 16-20 years old
Level of Study: Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree
Fields of Study: Accounting, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, Insurance, Mathematics, Risk Management, Statistics
Institutions: Accredited universities in South Africa
Closing Date: 3 January 2025 (noon)
Requirements for Sasria Bursary
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary.
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be between 16 and 20 years old
- You must be currently in Matric (in 2024) or have completed Matric
- You must intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate degree within one of the fields of study listed above
- You must be entering your first year of bachelor’s degree study in 2025
- You must have passed Mathematics in Matric (NOT Mathematics Literacy)
- You must achieve a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric
- You must intend on studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
- You must have a total household income of LESS than R600 000 per annum
How to Apply for Sasria Bursary
Applications must be submitted online at the Sasria Bursary Application 2025 website. In the field asking how you heard about the Sasria bursary, enter “www.bursariesmzansi.co.za.”
Supporting Documents
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate (if completed)
- Certified copy of your latest Matric report (if currently in Matric)
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ ID documents/death certificates
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ proof of income (most recent payslips for employed individuals, affidavit if unemployed, or affidavit declaring monthly income if self-employed)
- Proof of residence
- A motivational letter outlining your background, academic and leadership achievements, and why you deserve the bursary
Contact the Bursary Provider
For any inquiries related to the Sasria Bursary Programme, please get in touch with Sasria directly:
- Telephone: 011 214 0800
- Email: contactus@sasria.co.za
- Contact page: https://sasria.co.za/contact-us/