Department of Transport bursary

Application period 1 March 2024 - 30 November 2024

Department of Transport (DOT) Bursary guidelines

Who can apply?

• South African citizens who are 35 years old and below
• UNISA undergraduate and postgraduate (NQF level 6 to 8) students who have attained an average of at least 50% on their prior academic year of study
• Returning beneficiaries must have passed 50% or more on their previous year registered/ funded modules
• Only students registered for the following qualifications may apply:
  • Undergraduate:
    • BCom Transport Economics
    • BCom Logistics
    • Diploma in Civil Engineering
    • Advance Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Postgraduate:
    • Honours Transport Economics
    • Honours Logistics
  • NB: The funding is subject to the availability of funds.

What does the bursary cover?

• Tuition fees
• prescribed textbooks
• The bursary does NOT fund failed/ repeating modules

How to apply?

• Complete the application form
  • Click here to download the application form
  • No incomplete application form will be accepted
• Applications must be sent to makgarc@unisa.ac.za through student’s myLife email account

Please note:

• Returning students must re-apply for funding
• Students need to check their myLife email account to access the bursary outcome

For more information contact Ms Makgae makgarc@unisa.ac.za