ATNS Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Have achieved a minimum result of Level 4 / HG “D” / SG “C” for pure Mathematics and English in Matric
• Be interested in training towards a career in air traffic management with the goal of becoming an Air Traffic Services Officer
• Be willing to conduct your studies at the Aviation Training Academy in Bonaero Park, Gauteng
• Be unemployed
• Be willing to relocate anywhere in South Africa
• Not have previously participated in a similar programme with ATNS
• Be medically fit and willing to undergo a medical assessment for the ATSO stream

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)

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
   ATNS Bursary Application 2026
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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 010 140 3099

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

About ATNS

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) is the state-owned company that manages air traffic, navigation and related training across South Africa's airspace and a large part of the surrounding oceans.