Scholarships & Bursaries

Full-time Bursary for Less Fortunate South African Students

PRASA invites all South Africans who are without funds to pay for their studies yet are   admitted for enrolment and/or are currently registered to study with a public Higher Education Institution within the Republic of South Africa.

All student applicants will be considered based on all the terms and conditions, listed below:

  • Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years and are admitted/accepted by a Higher Education Institution (HEI), that is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The student must be admitted and/or registered to study in the year 2025, towards either a Bachelor of Science (Engineering) or National diploma (Bachelor of Technology or S4 Diploma), in any of the below listed fields of study:
  1. Electrical (heavy or light current)
  2. Civil, Mechanical
  3. Electronics
  4. Industrial and Quantity Surveying

 

  • Students who are/ have been studying in 2024 and prior years, must demonstrate an average 60% (minimum C symbol) of academic performance over the year(s)Students who are/ have been studying in 2024 and prior years, must demonstrate an average 60% (minimum C symbol) of academic performance over the year(s)
  • Preference shall be given to students who:
  1. Have an excellent academic performance.
  2. Are orphans and/or child headed families.
  3. Possess a valid identity documentation of the Republic of South Africa.

 

  • Applications must be submitted in the attached form and will only be considered if accompanied by:
  1. Proof of acceptance in a letterhead of the respective HEI.
  2. Final Examination results and a transcript of academic record if already enrolled for the study program.
  3. A commendation letter by a community leader, school principal or lecturer in the institution where the student is registered will be considered in support of the students’ conduct in school/community or any other institution of learning.
  • The applications for bursaries must be submitted to Sibusiso.nhlapo@prasa.com between the dates of 01 to 15 November 2024. late application will not be considered.
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