Applications for the SANRAL bursary for 2025 are now open!

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies within fields critical to SANRAL’s operations:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Supply Chain Management

Benefits:

• Full Bursary: Covers registration fees, tuition fees, study material and equipment, accommodation, and meals.
• Partial Bursary: Covers registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation, and access to the wellness programme.
• Bursary type (full or partial) will depend on the outcome of the means test, which determines the financial assistance SANRAL will provide. A family contribution may be required based on this assessment.

Selection Criteria:

• Based on academic performance and financial need, determined by SANRAL’s Bursary Policy.
• Other applicable conditions may be considered during the final decision process.

Application Process:

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• Successful candidates will receive award letters.
• Candidates who do not receive feedback by 31 December 2024 should consider their application unsuccessful.

Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must NOT be older than 35 years of age.
• Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
• Must be studying or accepted to study full-time towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in one of the specified fields (part-time or distance learning is not covered).
• Must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa (studies at private institutions are not covered).
• Must meet the academic requirements for the selected qualification:
  • Matric students: minimum overall average of 70%.
  • University students: minimum overall average of 60%.
• Must have proven financial need.
• Must NOT be currently receiving any other bursary funding.
• Students with disabilities are welcome to apply.

Documents Required:

• Certified copy of ID document or birth certificate.
• Current Matric students: certified copies of term 1 and 2 results.
• Current Tertiary students: certified copy of full academic record on institution's letterhead.
• Certified copy of proof of tertiary registration.
• One-page motivational letter about yourself and why you should be awarded the bursary.
• Certified copies of parents' or guardians' ID documents.
• Certified copies of parents' or guardians' proof of income (recent payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed or self-employed; not older than 3 months).
• Proof of residence (water and electricity bill from the local council).