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Open · Closes 30 Nov 2026

Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd

Bakwena Bursary

Closes

30 November 2026

Value

Up to R35 000

Level

2nd year undergraduate or higher

For

SA citizens living along Bakwena N1N4 route

Type

Partial tuition bursary

About this bursary

Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire provides bursary funding for South African undergraduate students across all academic fields. The bursary contributes towards tuition costs up to R35 000 per academic year, with funds paid directly to the student's university.

Bakwena operates and maintains major portions of the N1 and N4 toll highways. Through this educational initiative, the company supports local youth development and invests in skill building within communities situated near its road infrastructure.

Preference is given to applicants living within six kilometres of the Bakwena N1N4 highway corridors. Funding is awarded for one academic year at a time and may be renewed based on academic performance and fund availability.

Courses of study covered

Any field of study
Engineering
Commerce
Health Sciences
Science
Law
Education
Humanities

What the bursary covers

Partial coverage of university tuition fees up to R35 000 per year
Direct fee payment to your accredited university
Possible annual renewal subject to passing grades and available funding

Who can apply

You qualify if

  • Applicants must be South African citizens who are currently enrolled at a recognised local university.
  • You need to be entering your second year or higher in any undergraduate field.
  • An overall academic average of at least 60% achieved at tertiary level is required.
  • Preference is given to students residing within six kilometres of the Bakwena N1N4 route, which stretches from Tshwane to Bela-Bela and westwards toward the Botswana border.

You do not qualify if

  • First-year university students are not eligible for this funding scheme.
  • Postgraduate candidates and non-South African citizens will not be considered.
  • Applicants with an academic average under 60% do not qualify.

Documents you need to submit

  • Certified copy of your South African ID document
  • Certified copy of your Matric certificate
  • Certified complete university academic record including first-year results
  • Certified fee quotation for the 2027 academic year
  • Certified proof of residence
  • Motivational letter explaining your application

Ensure all supporting documents are certified before submitting your application.

How to apply

  1. 1
    Download the 2027 Bakwena Bursary Application Form in PDF format.
  2. 2
    Complete all required sections on the form accurately.
  3. 3
    Indicate where you learned about the bursary when requested on the form.
  4. 4
    Gather certified copies of all compulsory supporting documents.
  5. 5
    Email your completed application and documents to [email protected] with Bursary Application in the subject line.

Applications submitted after 30 November 2026 will not be considered.

How you are selected

1
The bursary selection committee reviews all received applications against eligibility criteria and local area requirements.
2
Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly once the final decision process has concluded.

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Last verified: September 2026   ·   Category: General   ·   Reviewed by grantZA Editorial
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