Department of Human Settlements Scholarship

Fields of study

Scholarships will be awarded for studies within the following Human Settlements-related fields

• Architecture / Architectural Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management / Construction Science
• Geographical Information Systems
• Quantity Survey / Land Survey / Building Survey
• Town and Regional Planning / Urban and Rural Studies

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric with exceptional matric results
• Intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the Human Settlements-related fields listed above
• Be accepted or provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa
• Not have completed any previous tertiary qualifications
• Be in financial need

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks
• Course material
• Residence
• Meals

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• June/ December Matric results (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or sassa grant if applicable)
• Proof of Residence

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
   DHS Scholarship Application Form 2026Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the DHS Scholarship Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. 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.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

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

About Department of Human Settlements

The national Department of Human Settlements sets housing policy and supports integrated, sustainable human settlements.