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South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited

SANRAL Bursary

Closes

30 September 2026

Value

Full or partial funding

Level

Undergraduate & Postgraduate

For

SA citizens under 35

Sector

Transport & Infrastructure

Type

Bursary

About this bursary

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited offers bursary support for students entering undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. The programme targets critical skills needed to plan, build, and manage South Africa's national road network.

Funding options include full and partial packages depending on financial need. Applicants must be South African citizens under the age of 35 studying full-time at accredited public universities across the country.

Disabled students are encouraged to apply. The bursary does not fund studies at private institutions, part-time courses, or distance learning programs.

Courses of study covered

BSc or BEng Civil Engineering
Computer Science or Information Systems
Public Procurement or Supply Chain Management
Postgraduate Commercial Property and Investment
Postgraduate Finance or Financial Management
Postgraduate Property Law, Commercial Law, or Contract Law
Postgraduate Property Asset Management
Postgraduate Property Development and Management
Postgraduate Property Valuation
Postgraduate Town and Regional Planning (including GIS)

What the bursary covers

Registration and tuition fees at public universities
Prescribed study materials and essential equipment
University accommodation and daily meals
Monthly living allowance
Access to a comprehensive wellness plan

Who can apply

You qualify if

  • You must be a South African citizen under 35 years old.
  • For undergraduate study, you need to be in Matric or have finished Matric and be entering your first year in 2027 with a minimum 70 percent overall average.
  • For postgraduate study, you must enroll for an NQF Level 8 qualification in 2027 with a minimum 60 percent overall average.
  • You must study full-time at an accredited South African public university.
  • You must demonstrate financial need and not hold any other bursary funding.

You do not qualify if

  • Non-South African citizens and applicants 35 years or older.
  • Students studying at private tertiary institutions.
  • Students pursuing part-time or distance learning qualifications.
  • Applicants receiving funding from another bursary scheme.

Documents you need to submit

  • Certified copy of South African ID document or birth certificate
  • Certified copy of term 1 and 2 academic results for current Matriculants
  • Certified copy of proof of tertiary registration
  • One-page motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary
  • Certified copies of parent or guardian ID documents
  • Certified copies of parent or guardian proof of income
  • Proof of residence, such as a recent municipal utility bill

Certified copies must not be older than three months.

How to apply

  1. 1
    Visit the online SANRAL bursary portal.
  2. 2
    Complete the online application form before the closing date.
  3. 3
    Upload all required certified supporting documents.
  4. 4
    Submit your completed application online.

Applications close on 30 September 2026.

How you are selected

1
Candidates are selected based on academic results and financial need in line with SANRAL policy requirements.
2
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview.
3
Successful applicants receive official award letters.
4
If you do not hear back by 31 January 2027, consider your application unsuccessful.

Forms, downloads and links

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