SPEBS (SAICE Patrons Engineering Bursary Scheme)

Offered by SPEBS

Closed Usually closes around July

SPEBS awards semester bursaries to civil engineering degree and diploma students who have passed all their previous subjects.

Who can apply

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Have completed Matric
  • Be studying towards a Civil Engineering qualification (Degree or National Diploma)
  • Have passed and completed all previous subjects
  • Degree students: you must have passed your first semester exams and be entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study
  • National Diploma students: you must have passed your first level (S1) National Diploma examination and be entering S2, S3 and S4
  • Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • Have proven financial need
  • Have a strong academic record

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R7 000

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Full tertiary academic record, including most recent results (certified copy)
  • Proof of tertiary registration (certified copy) (successful applicants only)

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 SPEBS Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around July. 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 SPEBS

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), founded in 1903, is the professional society for civil engineering practitioners.

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