BopCons Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between 18 and 28 years old
• Be studying towards a Civil Engineering qualification
• Be registered at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
• Not be receiving any other funding from another institution
• Preference will be given to students from a previously disadvantaged background

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent academic record
• Statement of tuition fees
• Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

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
   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “BopCons Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).

   Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around November. 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 011 793 3619

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

About BopCons

Bophelong Construction (BopCons) is a South African civil engineering contractor founded in 1984, working on roads, civils and earthworks.