Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) Bursary

Offered by Southern African Transport Conference (SATC)

Closed Usually closes around December

The SATC Bursary funds full-time Master's and doctoral research in transportation at South African universities for students from South Africa and SADC countries.

Who can apply

  • Be a South African citizen OR from one of the SADC countries (see below)
  • Be studying or have been admitted to study full-time towards a M or D research component in Transportation
  • Be studying at a recognised University in South Africa
  • Not be in receipt of any other bursaries, scholarships, awards or other funding
  • Read and agree to the condition on the bursary application form

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R170 000

  • Funding is renewed each year if you meet the academic requirements.

What a work-back bursary means

Documents you will need

  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Membership certificate of professional bodies (certified copy)
  • Degree certificates and academic record (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

    Download and complete the: SATC Bursary Application 2026 (.docx)

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around December. 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 Southern African Transport Conference (SATC)

The Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) is the region's main annual transport forum.

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