Are you a student interested in roads, transport, or infrastructure in South Africa? The SARF Bursaries 2026 offer a great chance to get funding for your studies. Offered by the South African Road Federation, this programme helps students build skills in key areas of the road transport sector. Applications close on 31 August 2026, so start preparing now.
About the SARF Bursary Programme
The SARF Bursary Programme focuses on growing talent in South Africa’s road transport and infrastructure field. It supports students at diploma, degree, and postgraduate levels in South African universities and universities of technology. The bursary targets careers in road engineering, transport management, transport economics, and road safety. It places a strong emphasis on postgraduate studies like MSc or MTech, which suits those wanting to specialize in transport systems.
Fields Covered by the Bursary
This bursary funds specific study areas. Here is a breakdown:
Road Engineering (Civil)
This includes traffic engineering, transportation planning, pavement and bridge engineering, construction materials and management, and environmental and stormwater engineering.
Road Transport Management
Students can study logistics coordination, fleet operations, transport systems optimisation, and freight planning.
Transport Economics
Topics cover infrastructure investment analysis, transport policy development, cost-benefit modelling, and freight corridor planning.
Road Safety Engineering
Focus areas are accident prevention systems, traffic flow design, smart road technologies, and highway safety assessments.
Who Should Apply
Apply if you study civil engineering with a transport focus, logistics or transport management, transport economics, or road safety engineering. Postgraduate students planning advanced research in infrastructure are especially welcome.
Minimum Requirements
Requirements depend on your study level.
For Diploma Students
You must have passed Semester 1.
For Degree Students
You need to have passed your first year.
For Postgraduate Students
Preference goes to those in MSc, MTech, or advanced research programmes.
Institution Requirements
You must attend a recognised South African institution. Your school needs to endorse your application with proof of enrolment, your academic record, and confirmation that your programme fits.
What the Funding Covers
This is a partial or supplementary bursary. The amount varies for each student and is set by the SARF Council. Funds go straight to your institution to help with study costs. You can pair it with other aid like NSFAS, university bursaries, SETA funding, or employer support.
Selection Preferences
SARF prioritizes students with strong grades, plans to work in transport, ties to SARF member groups, and a clear interest in infrastructure growth. South African residents get first pick, but students from SADC countries can apply too.
Key Commitment Needed
You must agree to work in South Africa’s road transport sector after your studies.
Documents to Prepare
Gather these items for your application:
- Certified copy of your ID
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of registration
- Your CV
- A motivation letter
- A letter of endorsement from your institution
How to Apply
Get the application form and send it to:
South African Road Federation
48 Gladiator Street
Rhodesfield
Kempton Park, 1619
Postal address: PO Box 8379, Birchleigh, 1621
Contact them at Tel: 011 394 9025 or 011 394 1459, or email [email protected].
Important Notes
The deadline is 31 August 2026. Late applications will not be considered. Make sure all your documents are ready and complete.
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