Bakwena Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – BAKWENA PLATINUM CORRIDOR
Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd (Bakwena) is dedicated to the construction, management, upgrading, and maintenance of the N1 and N4 highways – 2 of the most important transport corridors in South Africa, with a combined length of over 385 kilometres.
These 2 major roads connect Tshwane to Bela-Bela in the north, and stretch westward along the N4 through Rustenburg and Zeerust to the Botswana border.
ABOUT THE BAKWENA BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED
The Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd (Bakwena) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies in ANY field, preferably for students residing within 6km of the Bakwena N1N4 route.
** RELATED BURSARIES **
- View our other General Bursaries and Scholarships here.
- View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.
ABOUT THE BAKWENA BURSARY – EXPENSES COVERED & RENEWAL
The bursary will provide partial cover for tuition fees, up to the maximum value of R35 000, which will be paid directly to the institution.
Successful students will enter into a contract with Bakwena, which will reflect the terms of the bursary.
The bursary will be awarded for 1 year of study, renewable based on availability of funds and bursary holders satisfactory academic progress.
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 Bakwena Bursary.
Successful applications will be contacted once the final selection process has been completed.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BAKWENA 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 studying towards a qualification in ANY field
- You must be entering your 2nd or higher year of university
- You must be registered to study at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
- You must preferably reside within 6km of the Bakwena N1N4 route (from Tshwane to Bela-Bela (Warmbaths) and from Tshwane, westwards through Rustenburg and Zeerust, extending up to the Botswana border)
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% at university
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BAKWENA BURSARY
Download and complete the Bakwena Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Bakwena Bursary.
Submit 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)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full academic record, including 1st year results (certified copy)
- Motivational Letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
- Proof of residence (certified copy)
Applications must be submitted via email to: info@bakwena.co.za
(Insert the words “Bursary Application” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE BAKWENA BURSARY
31 December 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd (Bakwena) directly:
Email: info@bakwena.co.za
Tel: 011 519 0400
Please do NOT contact Bakwena if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/
This bursary listing was last updated in June 2025.
SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.