Ruwacon Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate and postgraduate studies within the following fields

• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Quantity Surveying
• Surveying

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be studying towards a qualification within one of the construction and engineering fields of study listed above
• Be entering your 2nd, 3rd year or postgraduate studies in 2026
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Current qualifications and/or academic results from the start of your studies
• Motivational letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for the bursary (between 150 and 250 words) (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
   Ruwacon Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: Ruwacon Bursary Application 2026

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.

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About Ruwacon

Ruwacon is a majority Black-owned South African construction company, founded in 1999, working on building and civil projects.