Tirisano Construction Fund Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

• Architecture
• Building Sciences
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Information Systems & Informatics
• Construction Management
• Construction Project Management
• Construction Studies
• Electrical Engineering
• Geomatics
• Land Surveying
• Mechanical Engineering
• Property Valuation
• Quantity Surveying
• Urban & Regional Planning

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be under 35 years old
• Have completed Matric
• Have achieved a minimum APS score of 42 in Matric
• Be studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the Construction and Built Environment fields listed above
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your tertiary studies
• Have a total family household income of less than R650 000 per annum
• Preference will be given to students from disadvantaged schools, communities, and rural areas

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate
• Mid-year (first semester) results or latest results
• Parents or guardians proof of household income:
• Parents death certificate, if deceased
• Parents divorce certificate or sworn affidavit, if divorced

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
   • Tirisano Construction Fund Bursary Application 2026
   • View the official bursary call here

   Applications must be submitted online at: Tirisano Construction Fund Bursary Application 2026

   Note: The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) acts as the administrator for the Tirisano Construction Fund. View the official bursary call here.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around May. 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 011 269 3517

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

About Tirisano Construction Fund

The Tirisano Construction Fund was set up by government and major construction companies to support transformation in the industry.