Apply for South African Road Federation (SARF) Bursaries 2027

Who can apply

• Preference will be given to South African residents.
• Applicants from SADC countries may also apply.
• Be studying towards a qualification related to the road transport sector.
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
• Have their application endorsed by the appropriate academic authority at their institution.
• Intend to work within the South African road transport industry after graduation.
• Different study levels have different minimum progress requirements.
• National Diploma students must have passed their first semester, S1, examinations.
• Degree students must have passed their first-year examinations.
• MTech.
• MSc.
• Higher postgraduate qualifications.
• Undergraduate students may still apply.

Documents you will need

• Certified ID copy
• Academic transcripts
• Proof of registration
• CV
• Motivation letter
• Institutional endorsement letter

How to apply

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

Full details

The South African Road Federation (SARF) invites qualifying students to apply for its Study Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Bursary Location: South Africa

SARF Bursary Programme 2027

The South African Road Federation offers bursary funding to students pursuing studies related to the road transport sector.

The bursary is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies and is intended to assist students with study-related expenses.

The value of the bursary is not fixed and will depend on the student’s financial need and the decision of the SARF Council.

Bursary Programme Overview

Organisation: South African Road Federation (SARF)Programme: SARF Study Bursary 2027Academic Year: 2027Study Level: Undergraduate and PostgraduateFunding Type: Partial bursaryBursary Value: Determined according to financial need and SARF Council decisionClosing Date: 31 August 2026Application Method: Hand delivery or post

Fields of Study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies related to the road transport sector, including:

• Road Safety Engineering.
• Road Transport Economics.
• Road Transport Management.
• Civil Engineering.
• Traffic Engineering.
• Bridge Engineering.
• Pavement Engineering.
• Transportation Planning.
• Construction Management.
• Construction Materials.
• Storm Water.
• Environmental studies related to road engineering.
• Other relevant road engineering disciplines.

Who Can Apply?

Preference will be given to South African residents.

Applicants from SADC countries may also apply.

Applicants must:

Academic Requirements

Different study levels have different minimum progress requirements.

National Diploma students must have passed their first semester, S1, examinations.

Degree students must have passed their first-year examinations.

Preference will be given to applicants studying at advanced postgraduate levels such as:

Undergraduate students may still apply.

Study Mode

Preference will be given to:

Full-time students

However, applicants studying:

• Part-time.
• Through distance learning.

may also apply.

Preference may also be given to employees of organisations that are members of the South African Road Federation.

Bursary Recipient Responsibilities

Successful bursary recipients will be required to:

• Make a presentation to their local SARF branch on their field or subject of study.
• Submit a study progress report every six months.
• Enrol as an associate member of the South African Road Federation.

Applicants should consider these obligations before accepting bursary funding.

What the SARF Bursary Covers

The SARF bursary is described as a:

Partial bursary

The bursary amount will be determined according to:

• The student’s financial need.
• The decision of the SARF Council.

The supplied information does not provide a fixed bursary amount or a specific list of expenses that will always be covered.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Certified copy of ID document.
• Certified copy of Grade 11 year-end results.
• Certified copy of Matric certificate.
• Most recent tertiary academic results on the institution’s official letterhead.
• Completed SARF Bursary Application Form.

The application must also be endorsed by the relevant academic authority at the applicant’s institution.

SARF Bursary Application Form

Applicants must download and complete the prescribed bursary application form.

Click here to download the SARF Bursary Application Form

Applicants should complete all required sections and obtain the necessary academic endorsement before submission.

How to Apply for South African Road Federation Bursary 2027

Applications must be submitted either by hand delivery or post.

Hand Delivery

South African Road Federation48 Gladiator StreetRhodesfieldKempton Park1619

Postal Applications

South African Road FederationP.O. Box 8379Birchleigh1621

No email application method is provided in the supplied information.

Bursary Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

31 August 2026

Applicants should ensure that their completed application and supporting documents reach SARF before the closing date.

Important Application Notes

• The bursary supports road transport-related studies.
• Undergraduate and postgraduate students may apply.
• The bursary is partial and the value depends on financial need and SARF Council approval.
• Preference is given to South African residents, although applicants from SADC countries may also apply.
• Students must study at a recognised South African tertiary institution.
• Applicants must obtain academic endorsement from their institution.
• Degree students must have passed first year, while National Diploma students must have passed S1.
• Preference is given to advanced-level and full-time students.
• Recipients must submit progress reports every six months.
• Applications must be hand delivered or posted.
• Applications close on 31 August 2026.

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