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CATHSSETA Bursary

Provided by: Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA)

Status: Date Unconfirmed Closing date: Not confirmed

Note: CATHSSETA funds bursaries mainly through periodic Discretionary Grant windows (the most recent 2026/27 window opened 11 December 2025 and closed 31 January 2026 at 16h00); specific 2027/28 window dates were not yet published as of August 2026. Note: CATHSSETA's official website (cathsseta.org.za) could not be directly accessed during this research due to a persistent connection error from this environment, so details below are drawn from search-engine snippets of the official site plus third-party summaries and should be verified directly with CATHSSETA.

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Overview

CATHSSETA offers bursaries for students studying culture, arts, tourism, hospitality, conservation, gaming or sport-related qualifications, generally funded through its periodic Discretionary Grant windows.

What it covers

Tuition/study fees, textbooks, accommodation, meals and other course-related costs.

Eligibility

South African citizens (employed or unemployed) enrolled or seeking to enrol full-time or part-time at a public university, university of technology, or TVET/FET college in a CATHSSETA sector field; financial need and academic performance are considered.

Required documents

Certified ID copy, academic transcripts/results, proof of registration or acceptance, and proof of income/financial need; applications are typically channelled through institutions or CATHSSETA's Discretionary Grant window.

Who Can Apply

South African citizens (employed or unemployed) enrolled or seeking to enrol full-time or part-time at a public university, university of technology, or TVET/FET college in a CATHSSETA sector field; financial need and academic performance are considered.

Supported Study Fields

Arts and Culture, Tourism, Hospitality, Conservation, Gaming and Lotteries, and Sport, Recreation and Fitness-related qualifications.

What the Bursary Covers

Tuition/study fees, textbooks, accommodation, meals and other course-related costs.

Required Documents

Certified ID copy, academic transcripts/results, proof of registration or acceptance, and proof of income/financial need; applications are typically channelled through institutions or CATHSSETA's Discretionary Grant window.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted directly on the official provider website — SA Education Hub does not process applications.

Go to Official Application Page

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