FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority) People with Disabilities Bursary 2025: Looking for Applicants with Undergraduate Studies
About the FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority)
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) serves as South Africa’s primary market conduct regulator within the financial sector. Established under the Twin Peaks regulatory model, the FSCA operates alongside the Prudential Authority to focus specifically on the behavior of financial institutions and their interactions with consumers. Its core responsibilities include licensing financial institutions, supervising their conduct, and ensuring that the financial market remains fair, efficient, and stable. Through these efforts, the FSCA plays a critical role in upholding the integrity of South Africa’s financial system.
A central aspect of the FSCA’s mandate is consumer protection. The authority works to ensure that consumers are treated fairly by financial service providers and are equipped with the knowledge needed to make informed financial decisions. In addition to overseeing market conduct, the FSCA actively promotes financial literacy and awareness. Its broader mission is to support the development of a transparent and trustworthy financial sector, and to hold institutions accountable when they act in ways that threaten the financial well-being of the public.
About the FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority) People with Disabilities Bursaries 2025
FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority) is on the lookout for applicants who would like to obtain financial aid to pursue their teritary studies with their bursary programmes. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) People with Disabilities Bursaries is specifically designed to support students with permanent disabilities who are pursuing full-time undergraduate studies in key fields such as Data Science, Business Management, BCom in Economics, BCom in Finance, or a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. This comprehensive bursaries aims to remove financial and practical barriers by covering a wide range of educational expenses.
The bursaries includes full coverage of registration and tuition fees, the cost of prescribed textbooks, and accommodation with meals. In addition, bursary recipients will receive a monthly allowance to assist with incidental living expenses. To further support their learning and accessibility needs, the bursary also provides for assistive learning devices. These may include items such as a wheelchair, ZoomText software, JAWS screen reader, a computer, or any other device recommended by a qualified medical practitioner to accommodate the student’s specific disability.
In return for the financial support received, bursary recipients will be required to enter into a work-back agreement with the FSCA. This agreement stipulates that the bursar will work for the FSCA for a period proportional to the number of years they received funding. As part of the programme, the FSCA will also provide experiential learning opportunities both during the course of study and after graduation, helping to ensure a smooth transition into the workforce. All communication and correspondence related to the bursary will be conducted directly with shortlisted candidates, and it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure accurate and timely responses throughout the process.
For application purposes, please kindly take note of the FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority) People with Disabilities Bursaries 2025’s Reference Number: DIS 2026/29.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals interested in applying for the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) People with Disabilities Bursaries must first ensure they meet all the established eligibility criteria before proceeding with their application. These requirements serve as essential benchmarks for evaluating whether a candidate is appropriately qualified to benefit from the programme. Each condition listed is carefully considered during the selection process to determine the applicant’s suitability. To improve your likelihood of being shortlisted, it is highly encouraged that you satisfy every requirement outlined by the FSCA.
The FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority) People with Disabilities Bursaries Eligibility Criteria are as follows:
- Apply for undergraduate studies in one of the approved fields of study listed above
- Submit a valid South African barcoded ID or smart ID card as proof of citizenship
- Include a motivation letter explaining why you are applying and why you should be considered for the bursary
- Attach your most recent curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your academic and personal background
- Provide a certified copy of your latest academic results or Matric certificate as evidence of your academic performance
- Include a letter from a registered medical doctor confirming your permanent disability status
- Submit proof of your parent’s or guardian’s most recent income, such as a payslip or an affidavit if they are unemployed.
Application Instructions
Apply online: FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority) People with Disabilities Bursaries 2025.
Please follow the application instructions below:
- Access the specified website using Google Chrome to ensure the site functions smoothly
- Complete the application form by providing accurate, relevant, and thorough information
- Enter your responses in the correct sections as indicated on the form
- Ensure that all personal information reflects your current and actual circumstances
- Double-check all the details you’ve entered to verify their accuracy and truthfulness
- Do not submit any false or deceptive information, as this could result in disqualification or other serious repercussions
- Attach the required supporting documents
- By submitting the form, you give the selection committee consent to use your personal information for registration and assessment purposes
- Submit your application exclusively through the official website provided
- Note that the selection committee will not consider applications sent via other methods, such as fax or physical delivery.
Closing Date
Applications for the FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority) People with Disabilities Bursaries must be submitted before the closing date on 31 August 2025.
It is strongly advised that you submit your application as early as possible, as doing so may significantly enhance your chances of being considered during the recruitment process. While submitting early does not ensure selection, it allows your application to be reviewed more promptly and may help highlight your interest and preparedness.
Meeting the application deadline is mandatory for all candidates. The selection committee will not review or accept any late applications, and submissions received after the specified closing date will be automatically disqualified from consideration. Please be aware that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the selection process.
If you do not receive a response within four weeks of your submission, it should be understood that your application was unsuccessful. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) reserves the exclusive right to make appointments at its discretion, and all decisions made by the selection committee are final, with no provision for appeal or reconsideration.
Company Details
Bursary Enquiries: [email protected]. (Sibusiso Mahlaba)
Telephone Number: +27 800 20 37 22
Postal Carriage:
P.O. Box 35655
Menlo Park
0102
