The Department of Human Settlements invites qualifying South African students to apply for the Department of Human Settlements Scholarship Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Scholarship Application Closing Date: 30 November 2026
Scholarship Location: South Africa
Study Level: Undergraduate studies
About the Department of Human Settlements Scholarship
The Department of Human Settlements is offering scholarship funding to students who intend to pursue undergraduate qualifications in fields related to human settlements, the built environment, planning, construction and infrastructure development.
The programme is aimed at financially needy students who have strong academic results and have been accepted or provisionally accepted at recognised and accredited South African institutions of higher learning.
Fields of Study Covered
The scholarship supports studies in the following fields:
- Architecture
- Architectural Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Construction Science
- Geographical Information Systems
- Quantity Surveying
- Land Surveying
- Building Surveying
- Town and Regional Planning
- Urban Studies
- Rural Studies
What the Scholarship Covers
The Department of Human Settlements Scholarship provides funding towards:
- Registration fees.
- Tuition fees.
- Prescribed textbooks.
- Course material.
- Residence accommodation.
- Meals.
Expenses Not Covered
The scholarship does not cover:
- Monthly stipend or allowance.
- Transport costs.
- Photocopying.
- Bridging courses.
- Membership affiliations.
- Laundry services.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Have exceptional Matric results.
- Be studying or intending to study towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the approved fields.
- Be accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognised and accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa.
- Not have completed a previous tertiary qualification.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Completed DHS Scholarship Application Form 2027.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified June or December Matric results.
- Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance from an accredited institution.
- Certified copies of parents’ or guardians’ ID documents.
- Proof of parents’ or guardians’ income.
- Latest payslips if employed.
- Affidavit if unemployed.
- Proof of pension or SASSA grant where applicable.
- Proof of residence.
How to Apply
Applicants must first download and complete the official Department of Human Settlements Scholarship Application Form.
Click here to download the DHS Scholarship Application Form 2027
Completed applications and all required supporting documents must be emailed to:
Email: dhs2027scholarship@thenkalagroup.co.za
Click here to apply for Department of Human Settlements Scholarship 2027
Applicants should use the following email subject line:
DHS Scholarship 2027
Important Application Information
Applicants should ensure that:
- They meet all minimum eligibility requirements.
- They have not completed a previous tertiary qualification.
- Their intended course falls within one of the approved Human Settlements-related fields.
- Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance is included.
- Proof of financial need is submitted.
- All required supporting documents are clear and complete.
- The correct email subject line is used.
- The application is submitted before the closing date.
Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
Enquiries
For scholarship-related enquiries, contact:
Email: dhs2027scholarship@thenkalagroup.co.za
Telephone: 0800 1 46873
Closing Date
30 November 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.