South Africa is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprisings this Youth Day, and the Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BankSETA) has used the occasion to reaffirm its commitment to young South Africans by positioning itself as an opportunity provider.
The commemoration is held under the theme: “Reset@50 — Our National Commitment to the Future, for Freedom Lives in Every Generation.”
BankSETA bursaries available
As part of its Youth Day commitment, BankSETA is offering bursaries in the following areas of study:
- Diploma in IT
- Diploma in Computer Networking
- BCom in Management Science in Accounting
- BCom in Commerce in Economics
- BCom in Banking
- BSc in Information Science
- BCom in Finance Management Science
- BCom in Financial Markets
- Postgraduate in Business Administration
- MCom in Development Finance
How to apply
BankSETA does not accept applications directly from students. Funding is channelled through partnerships with public universities and universities of technology, or through employers who are registered members of the banking and alternative banking sector. Interested students are advised to contact their institution’s financial aid office or monitor the BankSETA website for upcoming funding windows.
Applications are submitted through the BankSETA Management Information System (SIMS) on the website.
About the commemoration
16 June 1976 is recognised as a turning point in the struggle against apartheid, when students rose up against the use of Afrikaans as a language of instruction in schools. The national commemoration was held at the FNB Premium Parking precinct in Nasrec, Johannesburg, where President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address. A wreath-laying ceremony was also held at the Hector Pieterson Memorial in Soweto.
The event was organised by the Republic of South Africa, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), the Milestones of Freedom foundation, the June 16 1976 Foundation, and is aligned with the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030.
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