SANRAL Bursary 2027: Empowering Future Engineers and IT Professionals

Unlock your academic potential with the SANRAL External Bursary Programme for 2027. Applications are open until 30 September 2026, offering a golden opportunity for aspiring students to embark on their educational journey with financial support from the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL).

About the Opportunity

The SANRAL External Bursary Programme is designed to support South African students who are entering their first year of undergraduate studies in 2027. This initiative focuses on fields that align with SANRAL’s operational and professional skills needs, ensuring that recipients are well-equipped for future careers. Funding is awarded based on both academic merit and financial need, with options for full or partial bursaries.

Closing Dates

Applications for the SANRAL External Bursary Programme must be submitted by 30 September 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Recipients of the bursary will be expected to maintain satisfactory academic performance throughout their studies and adhere to the terms and conditions outlined by SANRAL.

Requirements/Qualifications

Eligible applicants must:

• Be South African citizens under the age of 35.
• Be current Matric learners or matriculants.
• Be entering their first year of undergraduate study in 2027.
• Study full-time in one of the approved fields at a recognised public tertiary institution.
• Demonstrate financial need and not be receiving another bursary.
• Achieve a minimum Matric average of 70%.

Benefits

The SANRAL bursary provides comprehensive financial support, which may include:

• Full bursary: Covers registration, tuition, study materials, equipment, accommodation, meals, living allowance, and wellness plan access.
• Partial bursary: Covers registration, tuition, accommodation, and wellness plan access.

Fields of Study Funded

The bursary supports studies in:

• Civil Engineering (BSc or BEng)
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Human Resources Management
• Public Procurement
• Supply Chain Management

Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and the bursary strictly covers studies at public institutions only.