South African Road Federation (SARF) Bursary 2027

SARF BURSARY OVERVIEW

  • Company: South African Road Federation (SARF)
  • Closing date: 31 August 2026
  • Fields: Road transport sector
  • Expenses/ value: dependent on students financial need

 

FIELDS COVERED BY THE SARF BURSARY PROGRAMME

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.

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)

** RELATED BURSARIES **

EXPENSES COVERED & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SARF BURSARY

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.

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 SARF Bursary.

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

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):

  • Preference will be given to South African residents, however 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
  • 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

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SARF BURSARY

Applicants must follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: Download and complete the SARF Bursary Application Form (.pdf)

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

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

Post:
P O Box 8379
Birchleigh
1621

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SARF BURSARY

31 August 2026.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

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

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

ABOUT THE SARF

The South African Road Federation (SARF), founded in 1950, is the access point whereby South Africans can share their interest regarding the local road industry and administration of roads throughout the country. The SARF enables contact between the road industry sectors of the country, as well as assisting in the distribution of expert advice through the various disciplines.

The organisation is dedicated to promoting the road industry within South Africa, as well as encouraging economic growth by way of education and training.
 

SARF BURSARY FAQ’S

  • When will I receive feedback on my bursary application?
    • SARF has not stated when shortlisted or successful candidates will be contacted, however, most bursary providers contact applicants within 30-60 days after the closing date. If you don’t receive any feedback by 31 October 2026, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
  • How can I make sure I get awarded the bursary?
    • 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.
  • Does the SARF bursary cover tuition fees/ registration fees/ books?
    • SARF has not explicitly stated which expenses they cover – the value of the bursary is decided on a case-by-case basis and dependent on the students financial situation.

This bursary listing was last updated in March 2026.

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