South African Road Federation Bursaries 2026

South African Road Federation Bursaries 2026

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South African Road Federation Bursaries 2026

Deadline: 31 August 2025

Location: South Africa

About South African Road Federation Bursaries

South African Road Federation is currently accepting applications for 2026 academic year bursaries.

Each year, the SARF awards bursaries for studies in disciplines within the road transport sector.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies, within these fields:

  • Road Safety Engineering
  • Road Transport Economics
  • Road Transport Management
  • Road Engineering (Civil Engineering / Traffic Engineering/ Bridge Engineering/ Pavement Engineering/ Transportation Planning/ Construction Management/ Construction Materials/ Storm Water/ Environment/ Construction Materials)

The SARF bursary is a partial bursary, to assist students with study related expenses. The bursary value will be determined based on the students needs and the Council of the Federation’s decision.

Bursary recipients will be required to:

  • Make a presentation to your Federation local branch on your subject of study
  • Submit a report of study progress every 6 months
  • Enroll as an associate members of the SARF

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Preference will be given to South African residents, however members of SADC countries can also apply (the Southern African Development Community (SADC) includes 16 countries, namely: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe)
  • You must be studying towards a qualification within one of the road transport fields listed above
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary in South Africa (University, University of Technology or equivalent)
  • Your application must be endorsed by the correct academic authority at your selected tertiary institute
  • National Diploma students: you must have passed the first semester (S1) exams
  • Degree students: you must have passed the first year exams
  • Preference will be given to those studying at advanced levels (MTech, MSc or higher), however undergraduate students can also apply
  • Preference will be given to full-time students, however part-time and distance learning students can also apply
  • Preference will be given to employees of members of the SARF
  • You must intend on working within the South African road transport industry after graduation

How to apply

Applications should be submitted to the South African Road Federation Head Office, in either of the following ways:

  • Hand delivery: South African Road Federation, 48 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, 1619
  • Postal Address: P O Box 8379, Birchleigh, 1621

DOWNLOAD BURSARY APPLICATION FORM HERE

Note: Late applications will not be considered.

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