Bakwena Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be studying towards a qualification in ANY field
• Be entering your 2nd or higher year of university
• Be registered to study at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
• Preferably reside within 6km of the Bakwena N1N4 route (from Tshwane to Bela-Bela (Warmbaths) and from Tshwane, westwards through Rustenburg and Zeerust, extending up to the Botswana border)
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% at university

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Up to the maximum value of R35 000
• Which will be paid directly to the institution

Value mentioned: R35 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record, including 1st year results (certified copy)
• Quotation for 2027 university fees (certified copy)
• Proof of residence (certified copy)
• Motivational Letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   Bakwena Bursary Application Form 2027Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the Bakwena Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 30 November 2026. 30 November 2026. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 011 519 0400

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Bakwena

Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire operates, maintains and upgrades sections of the N1 and N4 national highways between Tshwane, Bela-Bela and the Botswana border.