The South African Road Federation (SARF) is inviting South African students to apply for Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 August 2025
Funding Type: Partial bursary – value determined by need and SARF Council decision
Location: South Africa (open to SADC region residents as well)
Fields of Study Covered
- Road Safety Engineering
- Road Transport Economics
- Road Transport Management
- Road Engineering, including:
- Civil Engineering
- Traffic Engineering
- Bridge Engineering
- Pavement Engineering
- Transportation Planning
- Construction Management
- Construction Materials
- Storm Water Management
- Environmental Aspects
What the Bursary Covers
This is a partial bursary to assist with study-related expenses. Recipients will be required to:
- Present on their study topic at a SARF local branch
- Submit bi-annual progress reports
- Register as associate members of the SARF
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the SARF bursary, you must:
- Be a resident of South Africa or an SADC country
- Be studying in one of the specified fields
- Be registered at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- Have your application endorsed by the academic authority at your institution
- Have passed:
- S1 exams for National Diploma students
- First-year exams for Degree students
- Preferably be studying full-time (part-time and distance learning also considered)
- Intend to work in South Africa’s road transport industry after graduation
- SARF member employees will be given preference
- Preference also given to advanced-level students (MTech, MSc, or higher)
How to Apply
Download and complete the SARF Bursary Application Form:
SARF Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
Submit the following documents with your application:
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Certified copy of your Grade 11 results
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Your latest tertiary academic results (on institution letterhead)
Submit applications by post or hand delivery:
Hand Delivery:
South African Road Federation
48 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, 1619
Post:
P.O. Box 8379, Birchleigh, 1621
Important: Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Submit your documents before 31 August 2025 to be considered.