SANRAL Bursary

Who can apply

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be under the age of 35 years old
• Undergraduate studies: You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric You must be entering your 1st year of undergraduate study in 2027 You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% You must be studying or accepted to study full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above (the bursary does not cover part-time or distance learning)
• Postgraduate studies: You must be enrolling for a postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 in 2027 in one of the approved fields of study You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
• You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa (the bursary does not cover studies at private institutions)
• You must meet the academic requirements for your selected qualification
• You must have proven financial need
• You must NOT be currently receiving any other bursary funding
• Students with disabilities are welcome to apply
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be entering your 1st year of undergraduate study in 2027
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
• You must be studying or accepted to study full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above (the bursary does not cover part-time or distance learning)
• You must be enrolling for a postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 in 2027 in one of the approved fields of study
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to SANRAL - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

SANRAL Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE SANRAL BURSARY COVER?

SANRAL is inviting students to apply for their external bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within these fields, which are fields that are critical to SANRAL’s operations:

Undergraduate studies:

• Civil Engineering (BSc/ BEng)
• Computer Science or Information Systems
• Public Procurement or Supply Chain Management

Postgraduate studies:

• Commercial Property and Investment
• Finance or Financial Management Property Law, Commercial Law, Contract Law
• Property Asset Management
• Property Development and Management
• Property Valuation
• Town and Regional Planning (including GIS)

WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE SANRAL BURSARY COVER?

Full and partial bursaries will be awarded (depending on the students need), to cover the following expenses:

• Full bursary: registration fees, tuition fees, study material and equipment, accommodation, meals, living allowance and access to the wellness plan.
• Partial bursary: registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation and access to the wellness plan.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE SANRAL BURSARY?

Scholars will be selected based on these main criteria: academic performance and financial need (to be determined by SANRAL’s Bursary Policy’s requirements). SANRAL may also make use of other applicable conditions when making the final decision in awarding the bursary.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interviews. Successful candidates will receive award letters. Candidates who do not receive any feedback 31 January 2027, should consider their application unsuccessful.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SANRAL BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE SANRAL BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: SANRAL Bursary Application 2027

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SANRAL bursary.

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE SANRAL BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory - if any items are missing, your application be disqualified):

• ID document or birth certificate (certified copy)
• Current Matric students: term 1 and 2 results (certified copy)
• Proof of tertiary registration (certified copy)
• Motivational letter about yourself and why you should be awarded the bursary (1 page) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (recent payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed or self-employed) (certified copies and not older than 3 months)
• Parents or guardians proof of residence (water and electricity bill from the local council)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SANRAL BURSARY?

30 September 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted - please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact SANRAL directly:Contact page: https://www.nra.co.za/contact-information

WHAT DOES SANRAL DO?

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), founded in 1998, is a South African state-owned enterprise with the responsibility of maintaining, managing and developing the expanding National Road network within the country.

SANRAL is owned by the South African government and represented by the Minister of Transport. The companies vision is to be a global leader in the provision of a superior national road network, with Integrity; Participativeness; Excellence; Care and Pro-activeness as the core values.

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