South African Road Federation (SARF): Bursaries 2025

The South African Road Federation (SARF) is inviting students to apply for their Study Bursary, for the 2025 academic year. Each year, the SARF awards bursaries for studies in disciplines within the road transport sector.

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies, within these fields:

• Road Safety Engineering
• Road Transport Economics
• Road Transport Management
• Road Engineering (Civil Engineering / Traffic Engineering/ Bridge Engineering/ Pavement Engineering/ Transportation Planning/ Construction Management/ Construction Materials/ Storm Water/ Environment/ Construction Materials)

The SARF bursary is a partial bursary, to assist students with study related expenses. The bursary value will be determined based on the students needs and the Council of the Federation’s decision.

Bursary recipients will be required to:

• Make a presentation to your Federation local branch on your subject of study
• Submit a report of study progress every 6 months
• Enroll as an associate members of the SARF

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• Preference will be given to South African residents, however members of SADC countries can also apply
• You must be studying towards a qualification within one of the road transport fields listed above
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary in South Africa (University, University of Technology or equivalent)
• Your application must be endorsed by the correct academic authority at your selected tertiary institute
• National Diploma students: you must have passed the first semester (S1) exams
• Degree students: you must have passed the first year exams
• Preference will be given to those studying at advanced levels (MTech, MSc or higher), however undergraduate students can also apply
• Preference will be given to full-time students, however part-time and distance learning students can also apply
• Preference will be given to employees of members of the SARF
• You must intend on working within the South African road transport industry after graduation