DEC Trust Bursary for Students with Disabilities

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have a disability
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, within one of the scarce fields listed above
• Have applied and been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public university in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent studies (in Matric or university)
• Not be receiving any other bursary, scholarship or financial assistance from another public or private funding source, for 2027

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks
• Stationery
• Accommodation in residence or approved private accommodation
• Living allowance
• Laptop

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric students: Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results
• University students: complete academic record, including latest 2026 academic results
• Proof of admission to a public university
• Proof of disability from a medical practitioner

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
   • DEC Trust Bursary for Students with Disabilities 2027
   • StudyTrust bursary instructions page

   Applications must be submitted online at: DEC Trust Bursary for Students with Disabilities 2027

   Applicants must read the StudyTrust bursary instructions page before applying.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 011 482 1501
• Phone 011 403 1632

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

About DEC Trust Bursary for Students with Disabilities

The Disability Empowerment Concerns (DEC) Trust promotes economic and social inclusion for people with disabilities in South Africa.