SANRAL High School Scholarship

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be entering high school (Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11 or Grade 12) in 2027
• Be registered to study at an endorsed South African high school
• Have achieve a minimum overall average of 60%
• Have a strong academic record
• Have a household income of LESS that R550 000 per annum
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

What the bursary covers

• Registration
• School fees
• Boarding school fees
• School
• Sports uniforms
• Books
• Stationery
• Reputable school transport
• Extra lessons for Mathematics
• Science

Documents you will need

• ID document or birth certificate (certified copy)
• June 2026 academic results (certified copy)
• Motivational letter written by the applicant (stating why you deserve the scholarship and about yourself (2 pages) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Motivational letter written by your school principal to support your application
• Motivational letter written by your parents or guardians to support your 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 High School Scholarship Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: SANRAL High School Scholarship 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.

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 SANRAL

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) manages the national road network and invests in STEM education from school level.