The Institute for Landscape Architecture in South Africa (ILASA) invites qualifying South African students to apply for the ILASA Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 27 November 2026 at midnight
Bursary Location: South Africa
Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Field of Study: Landscape Architecture
About the ILASA Bursary
The ILASA Bursary Programme provides financial support to students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies in Landscape Architecture at selected institutions accredited by the South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession (SACLAP).
Bursaries are awarded based on factors such as:
- Academic performance.
- Financial need.
- University requirements.
- Availability of bursary funds.
- ILASA bursary policy.
Preference will be given to financially needy students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Students with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary is available for:
- Landscape Architecture National Diploma studies.
- Landscape Architecture undergraduate degree studies.
- Landscape Architecture postgraduate studies.
Approved Institutions
Applicants must be studying or planning to study at one of the following SACLAP-accredited institutions:
- University of Cape Town (UCT)
- University of Pretoria (UP)
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
What the ILASA Bursary Covers
The bursary provides partial financial support towards selected study expenses, including:
- Registration fees.
- Tuition fees.
- Books.
- Stationery.
- Course material.
- Accommodation.
Bursary payments are made directly to the relevant tertiary institutions or service providers.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be studying or intending to study towards a Landscape Architecture qualification.
- Be studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- Be studying or planning to study at UCT, UP, CPUT or TUT.
- Be registered at or accepted by a SACLAP-accredited institution.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Meet the academic requirements for the programme.
Preference will be given to financially needy students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
ILASA Bursary Agreement and Policy
Applicants are required to read the ILASA Bursary Agreement and Bursary Policy before applying.
Click here to read the ILASA Bursary Agreement
Click here to read the ILASA Bursary Policy
Successful applicants will be required to sign the bursary agreement after receiving the award.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Completed ILASA Bursary Application Form 2027.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified copies of parents’ or guardians’ ID documents.
- Certified proof of parents’ or guardians’ income.
- Latest payslips or official company income letter if employed.
- Affidavit if unemployed.
- Financial balance sheet if self-employed.
- Certified official academic record from school or tertiary institution.
- Proof of offer or acceptance at an approved institution, if available.
- Motivational letter.
The motivational letter should include information about:
- Academic ability.
- Financial circumstances.
- Career plans.
- Reasons for applying for the bursary.
Applicants should keep the original copies of all documents submitted, as these may be requested if the bursary is awarded.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online.
Click here to apply for ILASA Bursary 2027
Applicants should also complete the official ILASA bursary application form.
Click here to download the ILASA Bursary Application Form 2027
Selection Process
Applicants should note that:
- An email will be sent to confirm receipt of the application.
- Final selections will be made by the ILASA NEC.
- Successful candidates will be contacted.
- Unsuccessful candidates will be notified after the selection process.
- Original documents may be requested before the bursary is formally awarded.
Enquiries
For bursary-related enquiries, contact ILASA:
Email: ilasa@ilasa.co.za
Closing Date
27 November 2026 at midnight
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.