The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) invites applicants from the South African Security Industry to apply for Financial Aid towards the study fees of security officer’s and their legal children that are accepted to study at learning institutions accredited and registered with the Department of Higher Education across South Africa.
The Financial Aid is for the 2025 Academic year and forms part of PSIRA Corporate Investment (CSI) on the Security Sector.
Position: 2025 External Study Bursary
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 31 January 2025
Eligibility Criteria
PSiRA will cover study fees for success applicants who meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must be employed within the private security sector or have a legal parent who is registered with PSIRA as a security officer.
- The parent and learner must be South African citizens.
- The learner must be aged between 19 and 35 years old.
- The learner must have completed Grade 12 and be enrolled at an accredited learning institution.
- Applications are open to candidates from all provinces within South Africa.
Financial Aid Details
Maximum Financial Aid:
• Up to R25,000 (VAT inclusive) per year for learners pursuing certificate courses at TVET institutions.
• Up to R45,000 (VAT inclusive) per year learners pursuing undergraduate diplomas degree.
• Exclusive: PSIRA will not fund postgraduate studies.
Duration: The Financial aid will cover the tuition fees for the 2025 academic year only and will be provided for a 12 month full time period.
For Previously Funded Learners: Applicants who have previously received funding must still apply and submit their academic results and a statement reflecting the outstanding amount for the new year
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- A fully completed application form (attached)
- Certified copies of the ID of the legal parent and the learner (certified within the last 3 months)
- The learner must be enrolled in a registered institution for the 2025 academic year (proof of registration)
- The PSIRA registration number of the applicant’s parent or guardian as well as the employer must be referenced in the application.
Closing date for applications: 31 January 2025
Submission of Applications
Interested applicants should submit their completed application forms (attached) via email to [email protected], addressed to the Senior Manager: Human Capital Management.
