The South Africa National Road Agency (SUNRAL)
Is offering bursaries to support students in pursuing their academic goals. The bursary is now open for applications, providing an opportunity for eligible candidates to receive financial assistance for their studies.
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate and postgraduate studies within these fields:
• Civil Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Supply chain management
The Bursary will cover the following expenses:
• Full bursary: registration fee, tuition fee, study material and equipment, accomodation and meals.
• partial bursary: registration fees , tuition fees, accommodation and access to the wellness programme.
Want to apply for (SANRAL) Bursary
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The submission of these documents is compulsory if any document is missing your application will be disqualified.
•ID document or birth certificate (certified copy)
• certified copy of Term1 and Term2 results if currently in matric
• certified copy of a full academic
records or institution letterhead.
•Proof of registration for the 2025/2026 academic year (on institutions letterhead)
•Motivational letter written by the applicant (stating why you deserve the bursary and about yourself: 1 pages)
•Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies)
•Parents/ Guardians proof of income (recent payslips if employed)
•Parents/ guardians proof of residence (water and electricity bill from the local council, affidavit if unemployed or self-employed)
REQUIREMENTS :
•You must be a South African citizen
•You must NOT be older than 35 years of age
•You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
•You must be studying or accepted to study full-time, towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above (the bursary does not cover part-time or distance learning)
•You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa (the bursary does not cover studies at private institutions)
•You must meet the academic requirements for your selected qualification
•Matric students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
•University students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
•You must have proven financial need
•You must NOT be currently receiving any other bursary funding
•Students with disabilities are welcome to apply.
EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION
Full and partial bursaries will be awarded (depending on the students need), to cover the following expenses:
•Full bursary: registration fees, tuition fees, study material and equipment, accommodation and meals.
•Partial bursary: registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation and access to the wellness programme.
•Scholars will receive the full or partial bursary depending on the outcome of the means test. The means test is a formula that is applied to determine the amount of financial assistance SANRAL will provide. A family contribution may be required, depending on the outcome of the means test.
Scholars will be selected based on these main criteria: academic performance and financial need (to be determined by SANRAL’s Bursary Policy’s requirements). SANRAL may also make use of other applicable conditions when making the final decision in awarding the bursary.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interviews. Successful candidates will receive award letters. Candidates who do not receive any feedback 31 December 2024, should consider their application unsuccessful.
How to apply for the SANRAL Bursary.
Apply for the SUNRAL bursary onlne HERE.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE SANRAL BURSARY
The closing date for the SUNRAL bursary is
30 September 2024. Applications that will be submitted after this date will not be considered.
Overall, the SANRAL bursary program is a valuable opportunity for students who are passionate about contributing to the development of transportation infrastructure in South Africa. By supporting talented individuals in their academic and professional pursuits, SANRAL aims to build a skilled workforce that can drive innovation and excellence in the transportation sector.
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