The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure invite students to submit applications for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2025.
Bursary application closing date is 15 November 2024.
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in the Limpopo province, for studies within the following Built Environment fields:
- Architectural
- Science
- Building Engineering/ Science
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Geographic Information System
- Land Surveying
- Landscaping/ Horticulture
- Mechanical Engineering
- Property Science/ Real Estate
- Quantity Surveying
- Town and Regional Planning
The Limpopo Province is a major public sector stakeholder within the built environment sector, thus they are providing bursary funding to resident students, in order to assist in developing a pool of skilled personnel for the construction industry in Limpopo.
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation and meals. Students must submit proof of registration from their institution and sign the bursary agreement, before bursary payment is made.
Bursary recipients will be required to work back the bursary on completion of studies – the work period will be equal to that of the bursary awarded.
Final candidates will be selected by the Training Committee, thereafter, successful candidates will be notified in writing and required to sign a bursary agreement with the Department.
Requirements
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
- You must reside in the Limpopo province
- You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the Built Environment fields of study listed above, in 2025
- You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and students living with disabilities
How to apply
Download and complete the Limpopo Department of Public Works 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)
- Matric latest results/ certificate
- June/ September report
- Full academic records/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of acceptance/ conditional acceptance from a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead) (this does not have to be supplied if not available, but final acceptance letter will be required once Matric results are processed by institution)
- Proof of residence
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grant if applicable, proof of pension if applicable, death certificate if deceased)
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
– Post:
Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure
Human Resource Development
Private Bag X 9490
Polokwane
0700
– Hand delivery:
Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure
Human Resource Development
43 Church Street
Polokwane
0700