South African Road Federation (SARF) Bursary

General 31 August 2026 Chamu application

Partial bursary for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in road transport sector disciplines.

Funding details

Fields covered: Road Safety Engineering, Road Transport Economics, Road Transport Management, and Road Engineering fields including Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Pavement Engineering, Transportation Planning, Construction Management, Construction Materials, Storm Water and Environment.
Coverage value: Partial bursary for study-related expenses. Value depends on student need and the Council of the Federation decision.
Service contract: Recipients must present to their SARF local branch, submit study progress reports every six months and enrol as associate members of SARF.

Preference for South African residents, though SADC country members may apply
Studying towards a qualification in a road transport field
Studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
Application endorsed by the correct academic authority
National Diploma students must have passed first semester exams
Degree students must have passed first year exams
Preference for advanced levels such as MTech, MSc or higher, though undergraduates may apply
Preference for full-time students, though part-time and distance learning students may apply
Intends to work in the South African road transport industry after graduation

No structured academic requirements have been captured for this bursary yet.

These are the files Chamu will include in your postal application pack.

One academic file required

Covering letter

A short letter introducing the applicant and motivation for the bursary.

Certified copy of ID document Required

Upload the front and back if they are separate files.

Curriculum Vitae Required

Current CV with education, achievements, and activities.

Certified copy of Matric certificate Academic

Required if Matric has been completed. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Full academic record or transcript Academic

Use tertiary institution letterhead where available. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Grade 12 marks Academic

Latest Grade 12 marks are accepted when Matric is not complete.

Grade 11 marks Academic

Grade 11 final marks may support current Matric applications.

Family IDs

Certified ID copies for parents, legal guardian, or spouse, if financial need applies.

Proof of income

Payslips, employment letters, or retrenchment letters for parents or guardians. Not needed for SASSA grant recipients.

Special case documents

Disability Annexure A or Vulnerable Child Declaration, if applicable.