South Africa has enjoyed massive growtht of the construction sector after 1994 and that trend has not stopped. Many companies that participate in construction have reported exponential growth as the country invests on infrastructure. The Construction Bursaries 2025 continue to be made available to learners and students interested in careers related to the sector.
Securing a bursary when you want to study construction related fields helps you ease stress that comes with expenses while you are a student. Another added advantage is that you stand a chance of getting employed by the bursary provider upon completion.
Who Must Consider Construction Bursaries?
There are tertiary qualifications that are likely to be absorbed by the construction sector in South Africa. Below is the list of these career options:
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Interior Design
- Quantity Surveying
- Structural Engineering
- Project Management
- Town & Regional Planning
List of Construction Bursaries For 2025
Below are the bursaries available for construction related studies in South Africa:
- ARCC Bursary
- Drakenstein Municipality Bursary
- Master Builders Association Western Cape Bursary
- Power Group Bursary
- ASLA Bursary
- Haw & Inglis Bursary
- Concor Bursary
- KZN Human Settlement Bursary
- WBHO Bursary
- ILASA Bursary
Requirements
In order for your application for construction bursaries to be considered by various companies, there are set of requirements for each. These may differ from one company to another depending on the qualification pursued.
Here are some of the requirements:
- South African citizenship
- Matric certificate
- South African ID
- Bursary motivation letter
- Certified copies of your academic record in a letterhead
There may be more requirments that get listed by individual company or organisation that offers financial assistance
Benefits of Construction Bursaries To Tertiary Students
A financial support offered by companies or organisations can be of great benefit. Most of these awards cater for tuition, accommodation, books, meals and travel allowance. We have seen others that add a computer or laptop allowance. The aim is to ensure that the bursary beneficiary does not carry stress because of expenses during study period.