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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (SANRAL)
 
 
 
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
 
Please note, SANRAL does NOT charge a fee for its Bursary and Scholarships application.
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is responsible for building and maintaining national roads across the country. We also offer a limited number of scholarship awards to help young learners who would like to grow their skills and achieve success.
Scholarship programme was developed to give financial support to South African learners at registered South African schools from Grade 08 to Grade 12, irrespective of their subject choices.
The SANRAL scholarship covers:
• School fees and boarding school fees (where applicable)
• School and sports uniforms (where applicable)
• Books and stationery (where applicable)
• Reputable school Transport (where applicable)
• Extra lessons (Only Maths and Science)
• Registration (where applicable)
• Access to the Wellness Programme.
* Learners with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
Applications open 1 June 2025 & Closing 30 September 2025
 
Important Note: Our educational funding awards are limited, and the number of applications typically exceeds the available awards. We will only be in contact with successful applicants. If you have not received feedback by 31 January 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications as part of our process. Therefore, no further individual communication on the matter will be sent out.
 
APPLY ONLINE NOW
 
 
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WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A SANRAL SCHOLARSHIP
  • To qualify you must:
  • Be a South African citizen 
  • Be registered at an endorsed South African school 
  • Be applying for grades 8 to 12 
  • Meet a minimum overall academic average of 60%
  • Have a total household income of less than R550,000 per year
  • Complete an online application in full and upload all the necessary supporting documents which are required
 
 
 
SCHOLARSHIPS FAQs
To help you better understand the application process, please take the time to read through them carefully.
 
Q: Will every learner who applies receive a scholarship?
A. No. SANRAL receives many scholarship applications from learners across South Africa and, unfortunately, we have only a limited number of scholarships to award each year. But don't let that discourage you! If you are motivated to excel in your studies, you should still apply for this opportunity.
 
Q: How does SANRAL select the scholarship recipients?
A: The scholarship is awarded based on a combination of academic merit and financial need. The background of the learner is also taken into consideration. SANRAL reserves the right to decline applications from a designated group once the target for that group has been reached.
 
Q: How will I know if my scholarship application was successful?
A: SANRAL will contact successful candidates only – once the final selection process has been completed. If you have not received any communication within three months of the application closing date on 30 September 2024, it means that your application was unsuccessful. Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback on unsuccessful applications.
 
Q: Does receiving a SANRAL scholarship guarantee employment with SANRAL?
A: No. While we're happy to support you on your journey to success, receiving a scholarship is not a guarantee of future employment opportunities with SANRAL.
 
Remember! Even if you don't receive a SANRAL scholarship this year, you can always re-apply next year.
 




​WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION SUBMISSION
 
LETTERS OF MOTIVATION
  • From your parents
  • From your (2 pages): Tell us about yourself and explain why you would like to receive a SANRAL scholarship.
  • From your school 
CERTIFIED DOCUMENT COPIES
  • Your June academic results
  • Your ID document or birth certificate (you must be a South African citizen)
  • ID documents of your parents/legal guardian
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION 
  • PROOF OF INCOME SHOULD NOT BE OLDER THAN 3 MONTHS OF SUBMISSION 
  • ALL COPIES SHOULDBE CERTIFIED AS TRUE COPIESWITHIN 3 MONTHS OF SUBMISSION 
  • IF SUPPORTED BY A GUARDIAN, THE DEATH CERTIFICATE OF PARENT(S) OR A LETTER FROM SOCIAL SERVICES SHOULD BE INCLUDED 
  • INCLUDE PROOF OF REGISTRATION OF SIBLING (S) STUDYING AT TERTIARYINSTITUTION 
  • IF YOUR FAMILY ISFOSTERING A CHILD, PLEASE INCLUDECOURT-DECREE 
  • MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT PARENTS,IF MARRIED, MARRIAGECERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT 
  • ONLY FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED




​SUPPORTING DOCUMENT GUIDE
The below are the required documents to support any online application submission;
  1. Certified copies of birth certificates or ID’s of all members of the family
  2. Certified copy of death certificate if applicable
  3. Proof of legal guardian if applicable
  4. Copy of parent’s full divorce agreement if applicable
  5. Single parents must provide us with a letter from Home Affairs confirming marital status and an affidavit stating knowledge about information regarding another parent.
  6. Unemployed siblings, <18yrs and not studying, must provide us with a letter from Department of Labour
  7. Sibling studying at FET College or at a tertiary institution must provide us with a proof of registration
  8. Marriage certificate of applicant’s parents or if Applicant is married his/her copy of Marriage certificate.
  9. If your parents are married but separated, please attached legal documents as proof of separation or report from Department of Social Services.
 
IF PARENTS/GUARDIAN/SPOUSE ARE EMPLOYED
  1. Attach salary/wage slips of parent(s)/guardian(s)/spouse
 
IF PARENTS/GUARDIAN/ SPOUSE ARE AN INFORMAL TRADER/HAWKER
  1. Proof of income
  2. Proof of lease agreement if renting accommodation
 
IF PARENT/SPOUSE/GUARDIAN ARE EARNING COMMISSION
  1. IRP5, IT3 and IT12 (last 2years)
 
IF PARENT/GUARDIAN/SPOUSE OWN OR ARE MEMBERS OF A CC/PTY (LTD) AND/ OR SOLE PROPRIETOR (OWNER)
  1. An Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, IT14 – Tax return for business (last 2years)
  2. IT 12 – Tax return for the individual (last 2 years)
  3. IT3 – Income Tax Certificate from the Bank (last 2 year)
 
IF PARENTS/GUARDIAN/SPOUSE ARE UNEMPLOYED
  1. Official letter from the Department of Labour/ Affidavit proving unemployment status.
  2. Proof of how the family is supported
  3. If parent/guardian/spouse receives income such as pension/grant/maintenance/rental/interest from investment, submit proof please
 
 
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Please note that these documents will be used solely for the purpose of verifying the information for bursary awards. Documents will not be shared with a third party and will be stored in a secure electronic location alongside all the other information relating to your child’s application and academic progress.  All documents provided will be treated confidentially.
We understand that providing these documents may be a sensitive matter. We kindly request that you submit the required documents at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us