Bursary Highlights
Applications are open for the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa W&RSETA Bursary Programme 2025.
Closing Date: 08 January 2025
The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) established a Bursary Scheme in 2011 to address skills shortages in the Sector Skills Plan.
This initiative is administered by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and Career Wise, providing financial assistance to deserving students pursuing wholesale and retail qualifications.
Purpose
The W&RSETA recognizes the vital role of TVET colleges in addressing skills shortages in the country and aims to cultivate a skilled workforce.
The bursary scheme is designed to provide a pool of potential employees equipped with scarce and critical skills, thereby bridging the gap between supply and demand in the workforce while promoting the wholesale and retail sector as a viable career path.
Eligibility
The bursary scheme is open to learners aiming to study any retail-related qualifications at recognized institutions, including universities, universities of technology, and TVET Colleges (formerly known as FET Colleges) in South Africa.
Funded Programmes/Qualifications
The courses eligible for funding include, but are not limited to:
Food Technology / Food Security
Financial Accounting / Management
Human Resources
Operations Management
Business Management / Administration
Supply Chain Management
Office Administration
Credit Management
Clothing Technology / Production
Marketing Management
Retail Management
Application Process
To apply for the bursary:
- Visit any NSFAS office or
- Send your application documents to [email protected]
Note: In the subject line of the email, please indicate the specific qualification you are applying for.
Closing Date: 08 January 2025
Be sure to complete your application before the deadline for your chance to secure funding for your studies in the retail and wholesale sector!
