Construction Bursaries 2026

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) – Built Environment Degrees

Requirements: South African citizen, household income below R350,000 p.a., studying construction-related courses at public universities/TVET colleges

Application Dates: September – November (for 2025)

Apply at NSFAS website

Murray & Roberts Bursary (Construction, Engineering, Quantity Surveying)

Requirements: Studying BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying, minimum 65% average, strong Maths & Science marks

Application Dates: July – September

Apply at Murray & Roberts careers

WBHO Construction Bursary

Requirements: Studying Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying, academic merit considered

Application Dates: April – June

Apply at WBHO careers

Aveng Bursary (Construction, Engineering)

Requirements: South African citizen, studying Civil Engineering or Construction Management, minimum 70% average

Application Dates: May – July

Apply at Aveng careers

Raubex Bursary Scheme (Civil Engineering, Construction)

Requirements: Studying towards construction-related qualifications, strong academic record

Application Dates: March – May

Apply at Raubex careers

South African Forum of Civil Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC) Bursary

Requirements: Studying Civil Engineering or Construction Management, financial need considered

Application Dates: August – October

Apply at SAFCEC

Stefanutti Stocks Bursary (Construction, Engineering)

Requirements: Studying BSc Civil Engineering or Construction Management, minimum 65% average

Application Dates: June – August

Apply at Stefanutti Stocks careers

Concor Bursary Programme

Requirements: Studying Civil Engineering or Construction-related qualifications, academic merit considered

Application Dates: April – June

Apply at Concor careers

Group Five Bursary (Construction, Engineering)

Requirements: Studying Civil Engineering or Construction Management, strong academic record

Application Dates: May – July

Apply at Group Five careers

Basis Bursary (Built Environment)

Requirements: Studying Architecture, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering, financial need considered

Application Dates: September – November

Apply at Basis

CETA (Construction Education and Training Authority) Bursaries

Requirements: South African citizen, studying construction-related qualifications, financial need considered

Application Dates: Varies (check website)

Apply at CETA

Department of Public Works Bursary

Requirements: Studying towards built environment qualifications, must work for DPW after graduation

Application Dates: October – December

Apply at Department of Public Works

NHBRC (National Home Builders Registration Council) Bursary

Requirements: Studying construction-related fields, focus on affordable housing

Application Dates: July – September

Apply at NHBRC

SANRAL Bursary (Civil Engineering, Construction)

Requirements: Studying Civil Engineering or related fields, strong academic record

Application Dates: August – October

Apply at SANRAL

Transnet Bursary (Engineering, Construction)

Requirements: Studying Civil Engineering or related fields, minimum 65% average

Application Dates: April – June

Apply at Transnet careers