The South African Road Federation (SARF) is inviting students to apply for their Study Bursary, for the 2027 academic year. Each year, the SARF awards bursaries for studies in disciplines within the road transport sector.
If you think you have all the qualities, this is your chance to get funding and further your studies and advance your career.
SARF Bursary Fund Overview
Institution: South African Road Federation (SARF)
Best Before: 31 August 2026
Fields: Road transport sector
Expenses/ value: dependent on student’s financial need
Fields Covered by the SARF Bursary Fund Programme
Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies, within these fields:
- Road Safety Engineering
- Road Transport Economics
- Road Transport Management
- Road Engineering (Civil Engineering / Traffic Engineering/ Bridge Engineering/ Pavement Engineering/ Transportation Planning/ Construction Management/ Construction Materials/ Storm Water/ Environment/ Construction Materials)
Expenses Covered & Responsibilities of the SARF Bursary Fund Programme
The SARF bursary is a partial bursary, to assist students with study related expenses. The bursary value will be determined based on the students’ needs and the Council of the Federation’s decision.
Bursary recipients will be required to:
- Make a presentation to your Federation local branch on your subject of study
- Submit a report of study progress every 6 months
- Enroll as an associate members of the SARF
Eligibility requirements for the SARF Bursary Fund Programme
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying
- Preference will be given to South African residents
- Members of SADC countries can also apply (the Southern African Development Community (SADC) includes 16 countries, namely: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe)
- You must be studying towards a qualification within one of the road transport fields listed above
- You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary in South Africa (University, University of Technology or equivalent)
- Your application must be endorsed by the correct academic authority at your selected tertiary institute
National Diploma students:
- You must have passed the first semester (S1) exams
Degree students:
- You must have passed the first year exams
How to apply for the SARF Bursary Fund Programme
Applicants must follow one of these steps to apply:
Step 1: Download and complete the SARF Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
Step 2: Gather clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 year end results (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Most recent tertiary results (on institution letterhead)
Step 3: Submit your fully completed application form and documents to the South African Road Federation Head Office, in either of the following ways:
Hand delivery:
- South African Road Federation
- 48 Gladiator Street
- Rhodesfield
- Kempton Park
- 1619
Mailing:
- P O Box 8379
- Birchleigh
- 1621
DOWNLOAD THE SARF BURSARY FUND PROGRAMME APPLICATION FORM HERE
DUE DATE FOR THE SARF BURSARY FUND PROGRAMMES: 31 August 2026.
CONTACT THE SARF BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the SARF directly:
Tel: 011 394 9025 / 011 394 1459
Email: sybul@sarf.org.za
Crucial Matters:
- Please do not contact the SARF if this bursary has already closed.
- Failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered
- Preference will be given to those studying at advanced levels (MTech, MSc or higher), however undergraduate students can also apply
- Preference will be given to full-time students, however part-time and distance learning students can also apply
- Preference will be given to employees of members of the SARF
- You must intend on working within the South African road transport industry after graduation
- Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted
Final Say:
While there is no way to ensure that you secure a bursary, you can greatly increase your chances of funding by a few simple steps: make sure you do meet all of the criteria, make sure you fill in the application form completely and accurately, submit all the documents requested, and apply before the closing date.
