The SAPOA Bursary Trust was formed in 2009 and is primarily funded by SAPOA members. The aim of the bursary is to: promote transformation, redress the past, promote the property sector to youths and address the current and future skills shortage.

Fields of study:

Bursaries are awarded for property-sector related qualifications, including but not limited to the following fields:

• Architectural Studies (BSc)
• Construction Studies (BSc)
• Property-related Masters Programmes
• Property-related PhD Programmes
• Property Studies (BSc)
• Property Development and Management (Postgraduate Diploma – PGDipPDM)
• Property Valuation and Management (BCom)
• Quantity Surveying (BSc)
• Real Estate (BSc)
• Urban/ Town and Regional Planning (Bachelor)

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Tuition fees,
• Study books and accommodation.

NB. Students will also receive the benefits of mentoring and tutoring.

Bursaries are awarded for one academic year at a time and are reviewed annually. Students may be funded for the duration of their studies.

Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be under 35 years old
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or accepted/ registered to study full-time, towards one of the property-sector related qualifications listed above
• You must be studying or accepted/ registered to study at a public university in South Africa
• Postgraduate students: you must have completed your undergraduate studies after December 2021
• Preference will be given to students pursuing their first qualification at the specific level (i.e. not students studying towards a second degree), and students with no full-time work experience