South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

• Commerce
• Engineering
• Information Technology / Computer Science
• Science

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be under 25 years old
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above (preferably undergraduate studies)
• Be studying or enrolled/ accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent studies (Matric final exams or tertiary final exams)
• Be in need of financial assistance and be unable to afford university studies without a bursary
• Preference will be given to students with disabilities and students who meet affirmative action policies

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Books
• Accommodation
• Up to a maximum amount of R150 000 per year

Value mentioned: R150 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if a 1st year student (certified copy)
• 2024 academic record/ results, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Acceptance letter from academic institution, for 2025
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or social grant if applicable) (certified copies, not older than 3 months)

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
   SABS Bursary Application 2025Email [email protected]

   Step 1: Complete the online at: SABS Bursary Application 2025

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.

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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 South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) develops national standards and provides testing and certification services.