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Landscape Architecture in South Africa (ILASA) Bursary 2027

Application Status🟢 OPEN
Closing Date27 November 2026
Bursary ProviderInstitute for Landscape Architecture in South Africa (ILASA)
Bursary Programme Full NameILASA Bursary
Study LevelUndergraduate and postgraduate
Academic Year2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE ILASA BURSARY COVER?

The bursary supports students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications in Landscape Architecture at institutions offering programmes accredited by the South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession (SACLAP).

Studies must be pursued in the following institutions:

  • University of Cape Town (UCT)
  • University of Pretoria (UP)
  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
  • Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)

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WHAT ARE THE ILASA BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?

  • You must be a South African citizen.
  • You must be pursuing, or intending to pursue, a Landscape Architecture qualification accredited by SACLAP at a South African tertiary institution.
  • School leavers must have a minimum aggregate of 60% in English, Mathematics and Physical Science.
  • Students already studying must have a minimum average of 60% across the subjects taken in the previous year of study and provide a full academic transcript.
  • You must meet the entrance or continuation requirements of your chosen institution and qualification.
  • You must submit a completed application form and evidence of your financial circumstances.
  • You must intend to study in the academic year following the application deadline.

WHAT DOES THE ILASA BURSARY COVER?

The following expenses are covered:

  • Annual registration and tuition fees.
  • Books, stationery and course materials.
  • Accommodation.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ILASA BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted using the official process provided by ILASA.

Applications are submitted by completing the ILASA Bursary Application Form 2027.

  1. Visit the official ILASA opportunities page and review the bursary information.
  2. Download and complete the ILASA Bursary Application Form.
  3. Prepare the supporting documents required by the application form.
  4. Submit the completed form and supporting documents through the ILASA bursary application upload portal.
  5. Submit your application before the closing date and retain proof of submission.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE ILASA BURSARY?

  • A completed ILASA Bursary Application Form.
  • Certified copies of the applicant’s identity document and the identity documents of their financial sponsors, such as parents or guardians.
  • A certified copy of the official academic record for the previous year or years of study, or relevant school results for school leavers.
  • A certified copy of the latest payslip for the household breadwinner or breadwinners.
  • If a breadwinner is self-employed, a certified copy of the relevant financial balance sheet.
  • If a breadwinner is unemployed, an affidavit confirming unemployment and the required financial declaration.

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE ILASA BURSARY?

27 November 2026.

Applications submitted after the closing date will be rejected.

HOW DO I CONTACT ILASA ABOUT THE BURSARY?

For questions about the ILASA Bursary, application requirements or submission process, contact ILASA using the details below:

ABOUT ILASA

The Institute for Landscape Architecture in South Africa (ILASA) is a professional organisation that represents and advances the Landscape Architecture profession in South Africa. It operates through regional bodies serving members across the country and is registered with the South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession.

ILASA’s bursary programme aims to support financially needy students and broaden access to the Landscape Architecture profession, particularly among previously disadvantaged communities. The programme helps eligible students pursue accredited qualifications and develop careers in the landscape architectural sector.

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This bursary information was last updated in October 2026.

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