ILASA Bursary

Fields of study

• University of Cape Town (UCT)
• University of Pretoria (UP)
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
• Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a Landscape Architectural National Diploma/ Degree (undergraduate or postgraduate)
• Be studying or intend on studying at one of the following tertiary institutions, which are registered and accredited with SACLAP (South African Council of the Landscape Architectural Profession): University of Cape Town (UCT), University of Pretoria (UP), Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
• Have proven financial need
• Preference will be given to financially needy students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Read ILASA Bursary Agreement (.pdf), as successful applicants will be required to sign this after the bursary has been awarded
• Read the ILASA Bursary Policy (.pdf)

Documents you will need

• Completed ILASA Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)
• ID document (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or official company letter confirming income if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ financial balance sheet if self-employed) (certified copies)
• Official academic record from school/ tertiary institution for previous years of study (certified copy)
• Proof of offer or acceptance to study at one of the above institutions (if available)
• Motivational letter to support your application (including details of your academic ability, financial need and future career plans) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• All applicants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their application.
• Final selections are made by the ILASA NEC.
• Successful candidates will be contacted – thereafter, unsuccessful candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants are requested to keep all original copies of documents submitted for the bursary application, as they will be requested when awarding the bursary.

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
   ILASA Bursary Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: ILASA Bursary Application 2027

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 27 November 2026. 27 November 2026 (at midnight). Late applications are almost never accepted.

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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 ILASA

The Institute for Landscape Architecture in South Africa (ILASA) represents and promotes the landscape architecture profession.