SPEBS (SAICE Patrons Engineering Bursary Scheme) South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE SPEBS BURSARY COVER?

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) is inviting students to apply for the SPEBS (SAICE Patrons Engineering Bursary Scheme) bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year (semester 2).

Bursaries are awarded each semester, for Civil Engineering studies (Degree or National Diploma).

The bursary was founded in 1992, administered by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, to provide financial assistance to academically deserving students.

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WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE SPEBS BURSARY COVER?

The partial bursary will be awarded to the maximum value of R7 000 per student per semester. This funding is intended to assist students with paying for registration fees, tuition and prescribed books.

Bursaries are awarded per semester, based on academic merit. Bursary recipients may be funded until the completion of their qualification, depending on academic performance and availability of funds.

Successful candidates will receive feedback during March or September, when they will be required to provide certified proof of registration. Funding will be paid directly to the tertiary institution.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SPEBS 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 have completed Matric
  • You must be studying towards a Civil Engineering qualification (Degree or National Diploma)
  • You must have passed and completed all previous subjects
  • Degree students: you must have passed your first semester exams and be entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study
  • National Diploma students: you must have passed your first level (S1) National Diploma examination and be entering S2, S3 and S4
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have proven financial need
  • You must have a strong academic record

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE SPEBS BURSARY?

Download and complete the SPEBS Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

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

Applications must be submitted via email to: spebs@saice.org.za
(Insert the words “SPEBS Bursary 2027” in the email subject line).

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE SPEBS 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)
  • Full tertiary academic record, including most recent results (certified copy)
  • Proof of tertiary registration (certified copy) (successful applicants only)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATES FOR THE SPEBS BURSARY?

  • 31 July 2026 – for 2nd Semester 2026.
  • 31 January 2026 – for 1st Semester 2026.

(Applications submitted after these dates 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 SAICE directly:
SAICE – SPEBS Desk
Tel: 011 805 5947
Email: spebs@saice.org.za

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

WHAT DOES THE SAICE DO?

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), founded in 1903, is a society of approximately 8000 members, of not just civil engineers but also technologists and technicians.

The institute was originally founded as the Cape Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE), but later in 1910 it changed names to the South African Society of Civil Engineers (SASCE) and again in 1948 when it became the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE).

Members of the SAICE plan, provide and maintain all infrastructure which is used in daily activities of modern society.

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This bursary listing was last updated in July 2026.

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