The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) invites qualifying learners to apply for the SANRAL Scholarship Programme 2026.
Application Opening Date: 1 June 2025
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Scholarship Location: South Africa
About the SANRAL Scholarship Programme
SANRAL is responsible for building and maintaining South Africa’s national roads, and through its scholarship programme, it supports young learners from Grade 8 to Grade 12 at registered South African schools, regardless of their subject choices.
The scholarship provides financial assistance to learners and aims to develop future leaders in the country. Learners with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
What the SANRAL Scholarship Covers
- School fees (including boarding school fees, if applicable)
- School and sports uniforms (where applicable)
- Books and stationery
- Reputable school transport (if applicable)
- Extra Maths and Science lessons
- Registration fees (if applicable)
- Access to the SANRAL Wellness Programme
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be registered at an endorsed South African school
- Be in or applying for Grade 8–12 in 2026
- Achieve a minimum overall average of 60%
- Have a total household income less than R550,000 per year
- Complete the online application form fully and upload all required supporting documents
Required Application Documents
Letters of Motivation
- From your parents/guardians
- From you (2 pages about yourself and why you want the scholarship)
- From your school
Certified Copies
- June academic results
- ID document or birth certificate (learner)
- ID documents of parents/legal guardian
- Proof of household income (not older than 3 months)
- Additional documents where applicable:
- Death certificate of parent(s) / Social Services letter if orphaned
- Proof of sibling registration at tertiary institution
- Divorce decree (if applicable)
- Marriage certificate (parents or applicant, if applicable)
- Affidavit for single parents (from Home Affairs)
- Proof of employment / unemployment / income statements
Important Information
- Applications are limited and awards depend on available funding.
- If you do not hear back from SANRAL by 31 January 2026, your application was unsuccessful.
- Only successful applicants will be contacted.
- No feedback will be provided for unsuccessful applications.
How to Apply
Applications must be completed online.
Click here to apply online for the SANRAL Scholarship Programme 2026