South African Policing Union (SAPU) Bursary 2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SAPU
The South African Policing Union (SAPU), founded in November 1993, represents a broad range of members within the policing sector, including those in the South African Police Service (SAPS), Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Metro Police, and Traffic Departments.
SAPU is dedicated to being a non-racial, non-sexist, apolitical, and democratic organization. Its mission is to offer professional services to the nation, its members, and the community, driven by transparent and responsible leadership.
ABOUT THE SAPU BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The South African Policing Union (SAPU) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
- View our other General Bursaries and Scholarships here.
- View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.
ABOUT THE SAPU BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted telephonically, by the Bursary Committee, within 30 days after the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The final selection of the bursary will be dependent on availability of funds.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAPU 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 Policing Union (SAPU) member OR a dependent of a SAPU member
- Female students and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SAPU BURSARY
Download and complete the SAPU 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 of SAPU member (certified copy)
- ID document of dependent, if applicable (certified copy)
- Matric certificate/ statement of results (certified copy)
- Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Motivational letter to support your application (maximum 1 page) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
Applications must be submitted via email to: bursaries@sapu.co.za
(Insert the words “SAPU Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE SAPU 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 the South African Policing Union directly:
Email: bursaries@sapu.co.za
This bursary listing was last updated in October 2024.