TETA Online Bursary Applications for Unemployment Learners

TETA Online Bursary Applications for Unemployment Learners

Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) invites qualifying unemployed learners to apply for online bursary for the 2023 academic year. Explore TETA Bursary Online Application Portal.

Who Can Apply?

Students who

  • Are currently in the Grade 12 academic year;
  • Learners who are intending to study qualifications on the advert in 2023.
  • Are currently registered students at Institutions of Higher Learning (including TVET colleges) and require funding for the 2023 academic year;
  • Have completed matric (Senior Certificate) and are currently studying or intending to study transport-related qualifications and Sectoral Priority Occupations and Interventions in 2023 academic year or intending to study qualifications on the advert in 2023 academic year;
  • Commercial Pilot License- must have a Private Pilot License; and
  • Commercial Diving classes II, III, and IV should have matric (Senior Certificate).

Eligibility for a TETA Bursary

Applicants must ensure that they satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

  • The applicant must be a South African citizen;
  • Applying for qualifications specified in the advert only;
  • Students studying towards an academic qualification;
  • Learners in grade 12 to receive funding to study at Public/Private TVET College, Public/Private accredited University, accredited Diving School;
  • Passed grade 12 to receive funding to study at TVET College, Public/Private accredited University, accredited Diving School, and Flying School;
  • Applicants must be younger than 35 years at the time of applying;
  • Total household income must be R350 000 or less per annum;
  • Registering for your first time at a public or private university for an undergraduate qualification or registered at a public TVET college for a National Certificate Vocational;
  • Previously disadvantaged with demonstrated potential with a minimum pass mark of 50%;
  • In possession of a valid Private Pilot License (PPL) when applying for Commercial Pilot Training;
  • In possession of a valid Commercial Pilot License when applying for Instructor’s or Instrument Rating;
  • In possession of valid Commercial Pilot License, Instructor’s an Instrument rating when applying for ATPL.

Reasons for Automatic Rejection

  • Incorrect or incomplete information;
  • Applicants not meeting the criteria in any two of the eligibility requirements above;
  • Failure to submit all the required documents;
  • If the applicant is currently funded in any TETA programme or by another sponsor;
  • Total household income is over R350 000 per annum.

Guidelines for Completing the Online Application Form

Read the guidelines before completing and submitting your application form:

  • Applicants should select the qualification they are applying for;
  • Only one qualification can be selected;
  • Only one application can be submitted per person and
  • Access TETA Website and a link to the TETA Online Bursary Application System is: https://clarity.teta.org.za

Required documents:

Grade 12/Matriculants (Prospective 1st-year Students). All copies must be;

  • Certified Grade 11/12 Statement of Results/ Matric Certificate
  • Certified ID copy of applicant;
  • Certified ID copies of parents/guardian;
  • Certified copy of death certificate (in case of a deceased parent/s);
  • Proof of income (payslip) or an affidavit (if parents are unemployed) or proof of SASSA/Pension grant.
  • Affidavit from the applicant confirming employment status
  • Proof of application for study at an Institution of Higher Learning (including TVETs), diving or flying
  • The school (where acceptance letter is not yet received);
  • Acceptance letter from Institution of Higher Learning;

TVETs (Previously known as FET Colleges)

  • Certified Senior Certificate and intend to study from (N4-N6);
  • Certified ID copy of applicant;
  • Certified ID copies of parents/guardian;
  • Certified copy of death certificate; (in case of a deceased parent or guardian);
  • Proof of income (payslip) or an affidavit (if parents are unemployed), proof of SASSA/Pension grant;
  • Affidavit from the applicant confirming employment status
  • Proof of application for study at a TVET college (where acceptance letter is not yet received);
  • Proof of registration (where applicable);
  • Acceptance letter from college; Undergraduate/Postgraduate
  • Certified ID copy of applicant;
  • Certified copy of the highest qualification of an applicant or official results if applying for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year;
  • Certified ID copies of parents/guardian;
  • Certified copy of death certificate (in case of a deceased parent);
  • Proof of income (payslip) or an affidavit (if parents are unemployed) or proof of SASSA/Pension grant;
  • Affidavit from the applicant confirming employment status
  • Proof of application, registration, or acceptance letter from Institution of Higher Learning;
  • Quotations for tuition fees, accommodation, if applicable; and
  • Financial Statement indicating the status quo of the learner’s account.

Pilot Training (Commercial Pilot License)

  • Certified Grade 12 Statement of Results/Matric Certificate
  • Certified ID copy of applicant;
  • Certified copy of a valid Private Pilot License;
  • Certified ID copies of parents/guardian;
  • Acceptance letter or proof of registration from Aviation school;
  • In the case of a deceased parent, the certified copy of the death certificate;
  • Proof of income (payslip) or an affidavit (if parents are unemployed) or proof of SASSA/Pension grant;
  • Affidavit from the applicant confirming employment status; and
  • Quotations for training costs (compulsory).

Pilot Training (Instrument Rating)

  • Certified Grade 12 Statement of Results/Matric Certificate;
  • Certified ID copy of applicant;
  • Certified copy of a valid Commercial Pilot License;
  • Certified ID copies of parents/guardian;
  • Acceptance letter or proof of registration from Aviation school;
  • In the case of a deceased parent, a certified copy of the death certificate;
  • Proof of income (payslip) or an affidavit (if parents are unemployed) or proof of SASSA/Pension grant;
  • Affidavit from the applicant confirming employment status; and
  • Quotations for training costs (compulsory).

Pilot Training (Instructors Rating)

  • Certified Grade 12 Statement of Results/Matric Certificate;
  • Certified ID copy of applicant;
  • Certified copy of a valid Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating endorsement;
  • Certified ID copies of parents/guardian;
  • Acceptance letter or proof of registration from Aviation school;
  • In the case of a deceased parent, a certified copy of the death certificate;
  • Proof of income (payslip) or an affidavit (if parents are unemployed) or proof of SASSA/Pension grant;
  • Affidavit from the applicant confirming employment status; and
  • Quotations for training costs (compulsory).

Pilot Training (CPL with ATPL Subjects)

  • Certified Grade 12 Statement of Results/Matric Certificate;
  • Certified ID copy of applicant;
  • Certified copy of a valid Commercial Pilot License with Instrument and Instructors Rating endorsement;
  • Certified ID copies of parents/guardian;
  • Acceptance letter or proof of registration from Aviation school;
  • In the case of a deceased parent, the certified copy of the death certificate;
  • Proof of income (payslip) or an affidavit (if parents are unemployed) or proof of SASSA/Pension grant;
  • Affidavit from the applicant confirming employment status; and
  • Quotations for training costs (compulsory).

Pilot Training (ATPL Hour Building)

  • Certified Grade 12 Statement of Results/Matric Certificate;
  • Certified ID copy of applicant; and
  • Certified copy of a valid Commercial Pilot License with Instrument, Instructors Rating, and ATPL Subjects endorsement.
  • Acceptance letter or proof of registration from aviation school;
  • In the case of a deceased parent, a certified copy of the death certificate;
  • Proof of income (payslip) or an affidavit (if parents are unemployed) or proof of SASSA/Pension grant;
  • Affidavit from the applicant confirming employment status; and
  • Quotations for training costs (compulsory).

Commercial Diving

  • Applicant must be 18 years old or older;
  • Certified copy of the highest qualification;
  • Certified ID copy of applicant;
  • Certified ID copies of parents/guardian;
  • Certified copy of death certificate (In case of a deceased parent);
  • Must be able to swim;
  • Acceptance letter from an accredited Diving School;
  • Proof of income (payslip) or an affidavit (if parents are unemployed) or proof of SASSA/Pension grant;
  • Affidavit of the applicant confirming employment status; and
  • Quotations for training costs, equipment etc (compulsory).

For the following designated institutions, proof of accreditation from the relevant authority must accompany the online application form:

Possible Research Themes for Postgraduates

Research topics relevant to the transport sector to be agreed upon between the learner and Research and Knowledge Unit guided by the TETA research agenda, to ensure alignment with TETA priorities.

Important Points to Note

  • If the applicant is below the age of 18 years, an affidavit by the parent or consent letter from the guardian must be submitted;
  • It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the online application form is completed accurately and all the required documents are attached;
  • The TETA reserves the right to withdraw the award of a bursary should the applicant perform incompetently in the academic performance presented during the application process or if the learner is registered for less than four modules per semester or three-year courses;
  • The TETA reserves the right to withdraw the award if the applicant provides misleading information;
  • The TETA reserves the right to publish the dissertation or thesis of a research project at the end of the programme; and
  • The TETA reserves the right to not consider the application if the applicant has already acquired undergraduate qualification and is planning to apply for another undergraduate qualification.

How to Apply

TETA Online Bursary Application System is the only method of application. The online application system can be accessed via the TETA Website.

TETA Application Deadline

Application Open: Sunday, July 17, 2022

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 17, 2022