Student Funding: bursaries & loans
2025 Department Of Transport bursary
Department of Transport (DOT) Bursary guidelines
Who can apply?
- UNEMPLOYED South African citizens
- UNISA undergraduate and postgraduate (NQF level 6 to 10) 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:
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Transport Economics
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Logistics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Transport and Logistics
- Master’s Degrees (Transport related)
- Doctoral Degree (Transport related)
What does the bursary cover?
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed textbooks
- Access to library services
- Stipend
- Research costs( to be negotiated on merit)
How to apply?
- Complete the application form
- Click here to download the application form
- No incomplete application form will be accepted
- Supporting documents
- Certified ID document (not older than 6 months)
- Proof of residency
- Proof of registration and/or University acceptance letter
- Parents or guardian’s proof of income (household income must not exceed R600 000 p.a)
- Statement of results or academic record
- Certified copy of a valid Senior certificate (if you have completed Grade 12).
- Applications must be sent to mogaslm@unisa.ac.za with their STUDENT NUMBER and “DOT BURSARY APPLICATION” in the subject line
- Only applications sent through the student’s myLife email account will be considered.
Please note:
- DOT returning beneficiaries must reapply for funding
- The bursary does NOT fund failed/ repeating modules
- Students need to check their myLife email account to access the bursary outcome
- Students with a criminal record, currently employed or self-employed, are not eligible to apply for the grant.
For more information, contact Ms Mogashoa mogaslm@unisa.ac.za
Last modified: 2025/01/23