N3TC Bursary

Fields of study

• Accounting
• Civil Engineering
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Mathematics and Science Teaching

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside in a local municipal area, along the N3 Toll Route corridor
  • Free State: Mafube, Maluti-a-Phofung, Phumelela
  • Gauteng: Lesedi
  • KwaZulu-Natal: Alfred Duma, iNkosi Langalibalele, Mpofana, Okhahlamba, uMngeni
  • Mpumalanga: Dipaleseng
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying towards an undergraduate Degree qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be entering your 3rd, 4th or Honours year of study in 2026
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record
• Have achieved and be able to maintain a minimum overall average of 60%
• Have proven financial need
• Not have any outstanding fees

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Mandatory textbooks

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Full academic record (certified copy)
• Proof of university admission/ provisional admission (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of residence
• Current fee statement reflecting fees and payments for all prior years of study
• 2 reference letters from current university lecturers (read our tips on how to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)
• If disabled: doctors note confirming disability (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
   N3TC Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: N3TC Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. 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 068 091 4950

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

About N3TC

N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) manages and maintains the 415km N3 toll route between Heidelberg and Cedara under contract with SANRAL.