Do you want to kickstart your Career but family Financial status hold you back? Worry not the The Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) Opens an Application Window for South African Tertiary students to Apply.
About FEM Bursaries Programme
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.
FEM Bursaries Field Coverd
Engineering,
Built Environment and Health Sciences
What the Bursary Covers
The The Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) Will Sponsor the Bellow Expenses on your all studying time.
- Tuition fees (full cost)
- Prescribed textbooks
- Monthly stipend
- Accommodation and meals (at FEM’s discretion)
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
More Opportunities
Bursaries and Scholarships For South African Students
Required Supporting Documents
Submit the following certified (not older than 3 months) documents with your online application:
- Certified ID copy (South African ID)
- Most recent academic record
- Parents or guardians ID documents
- Parents or guardians proof of income:
- Latest payslips or bank statements (if employed)
- Affidavit (if unemployed or informal worker)
- Proof of SASSA grant, disability grant, or pension (if applicable)
- Death certificate (if deceased)
- Divorce certificate (if divorced)
- Proof of registration for any other dependents currently studying at tertiary level
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.)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the FEM bursary portal:
👉 FEM Bursary Application 2026
