Hey future transport sector pros! Ready to kickstart your career without worrying about tuition fees? Let’s dive into the awesome TETA Bursary for 2026 – it could be your ticket to success in South Africa’s vital transport industry!
The Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) is one of South Africa’s key Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). They’re all about boosting skills and training, especially within the vast transport sector. This bursary is designed to help unemployed students like you pursue qualifications in high-demand fields, paving your way to a thriving career.
Fields Covered by the TETA Bursary
The TETA Bursary supports a wide range of studies relevant to the transport sector. Here are some of the exciting fields you could pursue:
- Accounting (BCom)
- Aeronautical Engineering (B Degree / BSc)
- Artificial Intelligence (Postgraduate Diploma / Master of Science: Master’s Degree)
- Business Management or Administration (N4-N6, National Diploma, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree)
- Cloud Computing / Networking (Diploma)
- Cybersecurity (Postgraduate Diploma)
- Data Analytics or Business Intelligence (Postgraduate Diploma)
- Data Sciences (BSc)
- Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Research topics Relevant to the transport sector
- Electrical Engineering / Electronic Engineering (N4-N6, National Diploma, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree)
- Environmental Health or Environmental Management (BSc)
- Environmental Science or Environmental Studies (BSc / BCom)
- Financial Management (N4-N6, National Diploma, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree)
- Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance (National Certificate)
- Health and Safety Management (National Diploma, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree)
- Information and Communication Technology (National Diploma, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree)
- Law (B Degree)
- Logistics Management (National Diploma, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree)
- Machine Learning (Master of Science: Master’s Degree)
- Marine Engineering (B Degree)
- Maritime Law (B Degree)
- Maritime or Nautical Studies (National Diploma, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree)
- Mechanical Engineering (N4-N6, National Diploma, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree)
- Mechatronics (Diploma)
- Operations Management (National Diploma, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree, Honours)
- Risk Management (National Diploma, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree)
- Road Transport Management (National Diploma, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree)
- Robotics or any other Research topics relevant to the transport sector (Master of Science: Master’s Degree)
- Supply Chain Management including Warehouse, Storage and Distribution (National Diploma, B-Tech, Sustainable Development (Postgraduate Diploma)
- Transport Economics (National Diploma, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree)
- Transportation Management (National Diploma, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree)
- Aviation and Diving studies:
- Commercial Divers, Class II, III and IV
- Private Pilot License
- Commercial Pilot License
- Instructor’s Rating
- Instrument Rating
- CPL with ATPL Subjects (Frozen ATPL)
- ATPL (Hour Building)
What Does It Cover?
Good news! The TETA Bursary aims to ease your financial burden. It provides comprehensive cover for:
- Tuition fees
- Books
- Accommodation (whether on or off campus)
- Meals
- Transport (if applicable)
This means you can focus on your studies without the added stress of financial worries!
Who Can Apply?
Think this bursary might be for you? Here’s a quick checklist to see if you qualify:
- You must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident.
- You need to be currently unemployed.
- You should be in Matric now or have already completed Matric.
- You must be planning to study or already studying one of the awesome qualifications listed above for the 2026 academic year.
- You need to be registered or planning to register at a recognised and accredited South African university, university of technology, public or private TVET college, or even accredited Aviation and Diving schools.
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 40% in your previous academic year.
- For Commercial Diving (Class II, III, and IV) applicants: You must have completed Matric and be able to swim.
- For Commercial Pilot License (CPL) applicants: You must hold a valid Private Pilot License (PPL).
- For Instructor’s or Instrument Rating applicants: You must have a valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
- For ATPL applicants: You need a valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Instructor’s, and Instrument rating.
- You should come from a previously disadvantaged background.
- Your total household income must NOT be more than R350,000 per year.
- Make sure you also meet all the criteria listed in the official TETA Bursary Guidelines 2026.
How to Apply?
Ready to apply? Here’s your step-by-step guide:
- Head over to the official TETA online application portal: TETA Bursary Application 2026
- You’ll need to register an account first. Once done, you can Log In to start your application.
- Prepare your supporting documents! Make sure you submit clear, certified copies (certified within the last 6 months) along with your application. Missing documents could lead to disqualification.
Required Documents:
For Matric Students (entering 1st year in 2026):
- Certified copy of your ID document.
- Certified copy of your Grade 11 or Matric Statement of Results.
- Certified copy of your proof of application or acceptance to study at an approved institution.
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ ID documents, or death certificate if deceased.
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ proof of household income (payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, or proof of SASSA/pension grant if applicable).
- Certified affidavit confirming your current unemployment status.
For Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students:
- Certified copy of your ID document.
- Certified copy of your highest qualification completed or official results (if applying for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year).
- Certified copy of your proof of application, registration, or acceptance to study at an approved institution.
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ ID documents, or death certificate if deceased.
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ proof of household income (payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, or proof of SASSA/pension grant if applicable).
- Certified affidavit confirming your current unemployment status.
- Certified copy of quotations for tuition fees and accommodation (if applicable).
- Certified copy of your financial statement indicating the balance of your learner’s account.
For TVET Students:
- Certified copy of your ID document.
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate.
- Certified copy of your proof of application or acceptance to study at a TVET college.
- Certified copy of your proof of registration to study at a TVET college (if applicable).
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ ID documents, or death certificate if deceased.
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ proof of household income (payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, or proof of SASSA/pension grant if applicable).
- Certified affidavit confirming your current unemployment status.
For Pilot Training Students (Commercial Pilot License/ Instrument Rating/ Instructors Rating/ CPL with ATPL Subjects/ ATPL Hour Building):
- Certified copy of your ID document.
- Certified copy of your Matric Statement of Results or certificate.
- Certified copy of your valid Private Pilot License (for Commercial Pilot License applicants).
- Certified copy of your valid Commercial Pilot License (for Instrument Rating applicants).
- Certified copy of your valid Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating endorsement (for Instructors Rating applicants).
- Certified copy of your valid Commercial Pilot License with Instrument and Instructors Rating endorsement (for CPL with ATPL Subjects applicants).
- Certified copy of your valid Commercial Pilot License with Instrument, Instructors Rating and ATPL Subjects endorsement (for ATPL Hour Building applicants).
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ ID documents, or death certificate if deceased.
- Certified copy of your proof of acceptance or registration to study at an Aviation school.
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ proof of household income (payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, or proof of SASSA/pension grant if applicable).
- Certified affidavit confirming your current unemployment status.
- Quotations for training costs.
For Commercial Diving Students:
- Certified copy of your ID document.
- Certified copy of your highest qualification completed.
- Certified copy of your proof of application or acceptance to an accredited Diving School.
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ ID documents, or death certificate if deceased.
- Certified copies of your parents’ or guardians’ proof of household income (payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, or proof of SASSA/pension grant if applicable).
- Certified affidavit confirming your current unemployment status.
- Quotations for training costs, equipment, etc.
- Medical Examination Results.
Remember, all documents must have been certified within the last 6 months!
Closing Date: Don’t miss out! The deadline for applications is 24 September 2025 at 23:59. Make sure to apply well before then to give your application the best chance!
Got Questions? If you have any queries about the TETA Bursary, feel free to reach out to TETA directly:
- Tel: 011 577 7018 / 011 577 7093 / 011 577 7089 / 011 577 7033 / 011 577 7004 / 011 577 7042
- Email: ConfidenceN@teta.org.za / Juliet@teta.org.za / Jermina.Ragophala@teta.org.za / NqobileS@teta.org.za / Phutir@teta.org.za / Nthabelengm@teta.org.za / Ndivhuwom@teta.org.za
If the TETA Bursary sounds like the perfect launchpad for your career in the transport sector, don’t hesitate – apply now! This could be your chance to make your study dreams a reality. And remember to explore more amazing funding opportunities right here on Bursaries Room!