FEM Bursary

FEM Bursary South Africa 2026 ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – FEM Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (RF) Pty Limited (FEM), founded in 1936, provides construction companies and their employees with specialised insurance cover, against injuries or illnesses contracted in the workplace. The FEM Education Foundation (FEMEF), is a non-profit organisation that aims to make a significant impact in improving education in South Africa. Since the Foundation was formed in 2016, R750 million has been paid to the foundation to help their efforts. ABOUT THE FEM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED FEM is inviting inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year . Bursaries will be awarded to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who cannot afford to fund their studies. Bursaries will be awarded within the fields of Engineering, Built Environment​ and Health Sciences , as these qualifications have been selected by FEM as they will contribute to their sector​. ** RELATED BURSARIES ** View our other Built Environment Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Health Science Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here . ABOUT THE FEM BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed textbooks and a monthly stipend. The bursary may also provide cover for accommodation and meals, at FEM’s discretion. www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the FEM Bursary. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FEM BURSARY Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizen You must be studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the fields of study listed above You must have completed your first year of study (bursaries will NOT be awarded to first year students and postgraduate students) You must be studying at an approved institution or public University in South Africa You must have a total household income of NOT more than R360 000 per year You must have a strong academic record You must be in good financial standing with your university and NOT have any outstanding fees due You must be in financial need and not able to fund your own studies You must be from a disadvantaged background HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FEM BURSARY Applications must be submitted online at: FEM Bursary Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the FEM Bursary. Note: applicants who are shortlisted will receive a further application form to complete. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): South African ID document (certified copy) Most recent academic record (certified copy) Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies) Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or bank statements if employed, affidavit if unemployed, affidavit if an informal worker, proof of SASSA grant/ disability grant/ other grant or pension if applicable, death certificate if deceased, divorce certificate if divorced) Dependents proof of registration from tertiary institution if there are any other student dependents in your household Note: all certified documents must be no older than 3 months old. CLOSING DATE FOR THE FEM BURSARY 15 November 2025. (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.) CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact FEM directly: Head Office Tel: 011 359 4300 Email: enquiries@fema.co.za / info@fem.co.za Candidates should read the bursary FAQ’s before submitting any queries. Please do NOT contact FEM if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/ This bursary listing was last updated in November 2025. SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.

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