Institute for Landscape Architecture in South Africa (ILASA) Bursary 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ILASA

The Institute for Landscape Architecture in South Africa (ILASA) mission is to advance and represent the Landscape Architecture profession within the country. The ILASA is made up of 3 bodies that represent members nationwide: ILASA Gauteng, ILASA KZN and ILASA Cape.

The Institute aims to create demand for the Landscape Architecture service, both within the private and public sector of the country. They are registered with the South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession.
 

ABOUT THE ILASA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Institute for Landscape Architecture in South Africa (ILASA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

• View our other Architecture & Construction Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Postgraduate Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here.

MORE ABOUT THE ILASA BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE, SERVICE CONTRACT & SELECTION

The bursary will provide partial cover, towards the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees and residence fee (in exceptional circumstance). ILASA awards a maximum bursary amount of R40 000 per student.

Bursary awards will be paid directly to tertiary institutions and other relevant service providers.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ILASA BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen or a South African naturalized citizen
• You must have proven financial need
• Preference will be given to financially needy students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ILASA BURSARY

Download and complete the ILASA Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or official company letter confirming income if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ financial balance sheet if self-employed) (certified copies)
• Official academic record from school/ tertiary institution for previous years of study (certified copy)
• Proof of offer or acceptance to study at one of the above institutions (if available)
• Motivational letter to support your application (including details of your academic ability, financial need and future career plans) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

Applications must be submitted via email to: ilasa@ilasa.co.za AND cc christine.price@uct.ac.za
(Insert the words “ILASA Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
 

NOTES ABOUT THE ILASA BURSARY

• Applicants must read ILASA Bursary Agreement (.pdf), as successful applicants will be required to sign this after the bursary has been awarded.
• Applicants must read the ILASA Bursary Policy (.pdf)
• All applicants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their application.
• Final selections are made by the ILASA NEC.
• Successful candidates will be contacted – thereafter, unsuccessful candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants are requested to keep all original copies of documents submitted for the bursary application, as they will be requested when awarding the bursary.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE ILASA BURSARY

29 November 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact ILASA directly:
Contact Person: Christine Price (ILASA Bursary Committee Chair)
Cell: 084 5999 775
Email: christine.price@uct.ac.za
 

This bursary listing was last updated in October 2024.