Student Funding: bursaries & loans

Department of Transport bursary

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