SANPC Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be living with a disability
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time or part-time, towards a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Honours in ANY field
• Your qualification must be SAQA-approved NQF 5-7 (or higher)
• Be pursuing your qualification-level for the first time (you must NOT be repeating a degree, honours, etc)
• Be studying or registered to study at a tertiary institution that is recognised and registered with the DHET/ CHE

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Textbooks only

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying
• Proof of tertiary registration
• Proof of disability: a Department of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEAl) Form AND a Diagnosis Letter from Doctor

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
   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “SANPC Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).

   Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around February. 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 SANPC

The South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) is a state-owned company formed by merging PetroSA, iGas and the Strategic Fuel Fund.