SANRAL Bursary

Fields of study

Undergraduate studies

• Civil Engineering (BSc/ BEng)
• Computer Science or Information Systems
• Public Procurement or Supply Chain Management

Postgraduate studies

• Commercial Property and Investment
• Finance or Financial Management Property Law, Commercial Law, Contract Law
• Property Asset Management
• Property Development and Management [Real Estate and/or Commercial Properties]
• Property Valuation
• Town and Regional Planning (including GIS)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be under the age of 35 years old
• Undergraduate studies
  • Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • Be entering your 1st year of undergraduate study in 2027
  • Have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
  • Be studying or accepted to study full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above (the bursary does not cover part-time or distance learning)
• Postgraduate studies
  • Be enrolling for a postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 in 2027 in one of the approved fields of study
  • Have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
• Be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa (the bursary does not cover studies at private institutions)
• Meet the academic requirements for your selected qualification
• Have proven financial need
• Not be currently receiving any other bursary funding
• Students with disabilities are welcome to apply

Documents you will need

• ID document or birth certificate (certified copy)
• Current Matric students: term 1 and 2 results (certified copy)
• Proof of tertiary registration (certified copy)
• Motivational letter about yourself and why you should be awarded the bursary (1 page) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (recent payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed or self-employed) (certified copies and not older than 3 months)
• Parents or guardians proof of residence (water and electricity bill from the local council)

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
   SANRAL Bursary Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: SANRAL Bursary Application 2027

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.

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About SANRAL

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) manages and develops the national road network.