| Application Status | Open |
| Closing Date | Not yet announced for the 2027 application cycle |
| Bursary Provider | South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) |
| Bursary Programme Full Name | SACAP Student Bursary |
| Study Level | Second year to Honours level, based on the latest published bursary advert |
| Academic Year | 2027 |
- WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE SACAP BURSARY COVER?
- WHAT ARE THE SACAP BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SACAP BURSARY?
- WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SACAP BURSARY?
- WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SACAP BURSARY?
- HOW DO I CONTACT SACAP ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- ABOUT SACAP
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE SACAP BURSARY COVER?
The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) Student Bursary supports eligible students studying architecture at accredited architectural learning sites in South Africa. SACAP invites applications from students in architectural studies from second year up to Honours level.
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WHAT ARE THE SACAP BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
SACAP bursary applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be studying architecture at an accredited architectural learning site.
- Be in second year or above, up to Honours level, under the latest published advert.
- Study at a public institution. SACAP’s latest published advert stated that applications from private education providers would not be considered.
- Meet the household income limit specified in the relevant advert. The 2025 advert set a maximum combined household income of R350,000 per year, increased to R600,000 per year for applicants with disabilities.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SACAP BURSARY?
South African students who meet the above eligibility requirements, may apply via email to: Zama.Mzamo@sacapsa.com
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SACAP BURSARY?
- A one-page motivational letter explaining why student funding is needed.
- A certified copy of a valid National Senior Certificate.
- Certified copies of the latest academic results and full academic record.
- A certified copy of a South African identity document.
- Proof of income, such as three months’ payslips for the student, parent or guardian. The 2025 advert requested an affidavit if a parent or guardian was unemployed.
- Three months’ bank statements for the student, parent or guardian.
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SACAP BURSARY?
4 December 2026.
HOW DO I CONTACT SACAP ABOUT THE BURSARY?
For bursary-related enquiries, contact SACAP’s Education & Accreditation department through the official SACAP website.
The email address listed in SACAP’s 2025 bursary advert was Mzwakhe.Hlatshwayo@sacapsa.com. Confirm that this contact remains appropriate for the current application cycle before sending personal documents.
ABOUT SACAP
The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) is the statutory body responsible for regulating the architectural profession in South Africa under the Architectural Profession Act 44 of 2000.
Under its statutory mandate, SACAP establishes and administers an education fund for education, training and continuing education within the architectural profession. Its student bursary programme supports access to architectural education, including assistance for eligible students who need financial support.
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This bursary information was last updated in October 2026.
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