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 2027
Academic Year: 2027
Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Funding Type: Partial bursary
Bursary Value: Determined according to financial need and SARF Council decision
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Application 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:
- 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.
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:
- MTech.
- MSc.
- Higher postgraduate qualifications.
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 Federation
48 Gladiator Street
Rhodesfield
Kempton Park
1619
Postal Applications
South African Road Federation
P.O. Box 8379
Birchleigh
1621
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.