The South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP) invites eligible South African students to apply for the SAIBPP Bursary Programme 2027 for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the property, real estate and built environment sectors.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa
Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies up to Honours level
Fields of Study
The SAIBPP Bursary supports qualifications related to the built environment, property and real estate sectors, including:
- Finance (Property)
- Property Development
- Property Management
- Property Studies
- Property Valuation and Management
- Real Estate
- Other related qualifications
What the SAIBPP Bursary Covers
The bursary provides full tuition-fee coverage.
Depending on the bursary award, funding may also include:
- Study materials
- Allowances
- Accommodation expenses
Bursary recipients are selected mainly on the basis of financial need and academic potential.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Be studying or intending to study full-time.
- Be pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification up to Honours level.
- Study in a property, real estate, built environment or related field.
- Be studying or planning to study at an institution of higher learning in South Africa.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be willing to become a SAIBPP student member.
- Be willing to participate in community outreach initiatives.
Selection Process
Applications will be assessed according to factors including:
- Financial need.
- Academic potential.
- Suitability for the bursary programme.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Applicants who do not receive feedback should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the completed bursary application form together with the relevant supporting documents.
These include:
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified Grade 11 final results and Matric June results if currently in Grade 12.
- Certified Matric certificate if Grade 12 has already been completed.
- Certified 2025 final academic results if currently studying.
- Latest academic results if not studying during 2026.
- Certified final results or progress report where examinations were not written.
- Parent or guardian proof of household income.
- Two testimonials.
- Motivational essay of no more than 500 words.
The two testimonials should include:
- One from an educational official.
- One from a community leader or personal associate.
How to Apply
Applicants must download and complete the official SAIBPP Bursary Application Form for 2027.
Click here to download the SAIBPP Bursary Application Form 2027
Completed applications and supporting documents must be emailed to:
learningandgrowth@saibpp.co.za
Use the following email subject:
SAIBPP BURSARY FUND 2027
Enquiries
For bursary-related enquiries, contact SAIBPP:
Telephone: 010 109 4888
Email: info@saibpp.co.za
Closing Date
16 October 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.