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Open · Closes 30 Sep 2026

South African Property Owners Association

SAPOA Bursary

Closes

30 September 2026

Value

Tuition, books, residence

Level

Undergraduate & Postgraduate

For

SA citizens aged 18-35

Sector

Property & Built Environment

Type

Full-cost bursary

About this bursary

The SAPOA Bursary Trust funds South African youth pursuing degrees in property and built environment fields. Created by the South African Property Owners Association, the trust supports full-time university students while offering ongoing academic mentoring.

The association established the trust to encourage historical redress, promote property careers to young people, and train qualified professionals for the commercial property market. Preference is given to students who face financial barriers to higher education.

Funding is available for undergraduate degree programmes as well as honours and postgraduate diploma studies in relevant qualifications.

Courses of study covered

BSc Architectural Studies
BSc Civil Engineering
BSc Construction Studies
BSc Property Studies
BCom Property Valuation and Management
BSc Quantity Surveying
BSc Real Estate
Bachelor of Urban, Town and Regional Planning
PGDip in Property Development and Management

What the bursary covers

Full tuition fees for university
Prescribed textbooks and learning materials
University-accredited accommodation expenses
Mentorship and academic tutoring support

Who can apply

You qualify if

  • You must be a South African citizen between the ages of 18 and 35.
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed your matriculation results.
  • You must be accepted or registered for full-time study at an accredited public university in South Africa.
  • Your field of study must match one of the specified property or built environment programmes.

You do not qualify if

  • Part-time students and those enrolled at private institutions are not eligible.
  • Applicants older than 35 years or non-South African citizens cannot apply.

Documents you need to submit

  • Certified copy of your South African ID document
  • Grade 11 final report and latest Grade 12 results if in Matric
  • Matric certificate if school is completed
  • Proof of university acceptance, registration, or application
  • Official academic transcripts if currently studying at university
  • Parents or guardians certified ID copies or death certificates
  • Proof of household income, including payslips, affidavits, or SASSA grant receipts
  • Optional unabridged birth certificate listing parental details
  • One-page motivational letter and current Curriculum Vitae

All documents must be clear certified copies uploaded in PDF format.

How to apply

  1. 1
    Access the online portal on Google Chrome using a computer or in landscape view on a mobile device.
  2. 2
    Fill in your personal details, academic history, and financial status.
  3. 3
    Upload required documents in clear PDF formats.
  4. 4
    Review your application and submit before the closing date.

How you are selected

1
Applications are assessed on academic merit, financial need, and career suitability.
2
Incomplete submissions or applications missing PDF attachments will be disqualified.

Forms, downloads and links

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