South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) Bursary 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE SAPOA BURSARY COVER?

The South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) is inviting students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries are awarded for studies within the following property and built-environment sector fields:

  • Architectural Studies (BSc)
  • Civil Engineering (BSc)
  • Construction Studies (BSc)
  • Property Studies (BSc)
  • Property Valuation and Management (BCom)
  • Quantity Surveying (BSc)
  • Real Estate (BSc)
  • Urban/ Town and Regional Planning (Bachelor of)
  • Property Development and Management: Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) (honours-level)

Final-year undergraduates may apply for the PGDip or Honours in one of the listed degrees.

The SAPOA Bursary Trust was formed in 2009 and is primarily funded by SAPOA members. The aim of the bursary is to: promote transformation, redress the past, promote the property sector to youths and address the current and future skills shortage.

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WHAT EXPENSES ARE COVERED BY THE SAPOA BURSARY?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed books, study materials and university-accredited accommodation.

Students will also receive the benefits of mentoring and tutoring.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) Bursary.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SAPOA BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be between 18 and 35 years old
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or accepted/ registered to study full-time, towards one of the property and built-environment sector qualifications listed above
  • You must be studying or accepted/ registered to study at an accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE SAPOA BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: SAPOA Bursary Application 2027

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SAPOA Bursary.

Application notes:

  • The online application works best in Google Chrome browser, on a desktop or laptop.
  • If applying on a mobile phone, rotate the phone to landscape orientation to ensure all fields are visible and to ensure documents upload correctly.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE SAPOA BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric
  • Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance/ application
  • Most recent official academic transcripts, if currently studying
  • Parents or guardians ID documents/ death certificate if deceased
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income (3 months payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ SASSA documents if receiving a grant)
  • Unabridged Birth Certificate, which includes your parents’ details (optional)
  • Motivational letter to support your application (max 1 page) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • Curriculum Vitae

Note: all documents must be submitted in PDF format.

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SAPOA BURSARY?

30 September 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the SAPOA Bursary Fund directly:
Tel: 011 883 0679
Email: applications@sapoa.org.za
For questions relating to the application process, email: contact@joinjobox.com

Please do NOT contact SAPOA if this scholarship has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES SAPOA DO?

The South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) was established in 1966 to represent and promote the interests of South Africa’s commercial and industrial property sector. As a member-led organisation, SAPOA works to support private property ownership, investment and sustainable development across the industry.

SAPOA strives to be recognised as a leading property association, both within South Africa and internationally, by contributing to the growth, professionalism and advancement of the property sector.

Through the SAPOA Bursary Fund, the organisation aims to help address the shortage of skilled professionals within South Africa’s commercial property industry. The bursary programme provides financial support to academically deserving students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, with a particular focus on developing young Black South Africans.

By investing in students pursuing property-related studies, SAPOA hopes to expand access to education, develop future industry professionals and contribute to the transformation and long-term growth of South Africa’s commercial property sector.

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This bursary listing was last updated in August 2026.

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