SANAS Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a National Diploma, Degree, Honours or Postgraduate Diploma qualification, in ANY field
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Be committed to advancing your education and building future skills in the country

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Proof of household income: parents or guardians latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or social grant if applicable
• Proof of admission or registration by Higher Educational Institution

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
   SANAS Bursary Application Form 2026Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the SANAS Bursary 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.

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

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

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

About SANAS

The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) accredits testing labs, inspection bodies and certification bodies.