Bursaries

South African Institution of Civil Engineering

SPEBS (SAICE Patrons Engineering Bursary Scheme)

Engineering 31 July 2026 for 2nd Semester 2026 Chamu application

Partial semester bursary for Civil Engineering degree or National Diploma students.

Closes
31 July 2026 for 2nd Semester 2026
Academic reqs
0
Application
Handled by Chamu

Funding details

Fields covered
Civil Engineering degree or National Diploma studies.
Coverage value
Partial bursary up to R7 000 per student per semester for registration fees, tuition and prescribed books.
Renewal
Awarded per semester based on academic merit and may continue until completion depending on performance and funds.

Eligibility

  • South African citizen
  • Completed Matric
  • Studying towards a Civil Engineering degree or National Diploma
  • Passed and completed all previous subjects
  • Degree students must have passed first semester and be entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year
  • National Diploma students must have passed S1 and be entering S2, S3 or S4
  • Studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • Proven financial need and strong academic record

Academic requirements

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

Supporting documents

These are the files Chamu will attach to your bursary application.

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.