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