South African Road Federation (SARF) Bursary

Who can apply

• Preference will be given to South African residents, however members of SADC countries can also apply (the Southern African Development Community (SADC) includes 16 countries, namely: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe)
• Be studying towards a qualification within one of the road transport fields listed above
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary in South Africa (University, University of Technology or equivalent)
• Your application must be endorsed by the correct academic authority at your selected tertiary institute
• National Diploma students: you must have passed the first semester (S1) exams
• Degree students: you must have passed the first year exams
• Preference will be given to those studying at advanced levels (MTech, MSc or higher), however undergraduate students can also apply
• Preference will be given to full-time students, however part-time and distance learning students can also apply
• Preference will be given to employees of members of the SARF
• Intend on working within the South African road transport industry after graduation

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 year end results (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent tertiary results (on institution letterhead)

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

   Step 3: Submit your fully completed application form and documents to the South African Road Federation Head Office, in either of the following ways: Hand delivery: South African Road Federation 48 Gladiator Street Rhodesfield Kempton Park 1619
   Post: P O Box 8379 Birchleigh 1621

   Applicants must follow these steps to apply: Step 1: Download and complete the SARF Bursary Application Form (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. 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]
• Phone 011 394 9025
• Phone 011 394 1459

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

About South African Road Federation (SARF)

The South African Road Federation (SARF), founded in 1950, represents people and organisations in the road and transport industry.