TCTA Bursary

Fields of study

• Auditing (Degree or BTech)
• Environmental Science / Environmental Management, Environmental Law (BSc or BTech)
• Financial Management / Treasury & Investment, Economics (Bachelor of Commerce)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be under 35 years old
• Be currently in Matric (in 2024) or have completed Matric with a University entrance
• Have achieved a minimum result of 60% for English, Science and Mathematics in Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full time towards one of the undergraduate degree qualifications listed above
• Be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum result of 65% for all major subjects, if currently studying
• Be from a previously disadvantaged background
• Have a total household income of less than R350 000 per annum (before tax)
• Not be receiving any other bursary or sponsorship funding
• Not be a child/ close relative of a TCTA employee

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Prescribed books
• Learning tools
• Accommodation
• Meals
• A monthly allowance for living expenses

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
   TCTA Bursary Application Form 2025Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Students should follow these steps to apply: Step 1: Complete the TCTA Bursary Application Form 2025

   Step 2: Submit your completed application form from step 1 (you should have received this via email), along with your academic record. Submit your documents via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “TCTA Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).

   Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit additional supporting documents, which may include but are not limited to: certified copies of your ID document, matric certificate, proof of university registration and proof of household income.

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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

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

About TCTA

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) is a state-owned entity that finances and builds bulk water infrastructure.