SAPOA Bursary 2026
Provided by:South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA)
Description
The SAPOA Bursary is an opportunity provided by the South African Property Owners Association for the 2026 academic year. Established in 1966, SAPOA aims to enhance the property industry in South Africa by addressing skills shortages and encouraging transformation within the sector. The bursary specifically targets young black students who are financially disadvantaged, with an intention to support their education in various property-related fields. The fields covered include Architectural Studies, Civil Engineering, Construction Studies, Property Studies, Property Valuation and Management, Quantity Surveying, Real Estate, Urban/Town Planning, and Postgraduate qualifications in Property Development and Management. The bursary covers essential expenses such as tuition fees, accommodation, and study materials, and provides additional benefits like mentoring and tutoring. Students must meet specific eligibility criteria to apply, including being a South African citizen aged between 18 and 35 and currently studying or accepted to study at an accredited institution. Applications must be submitted online along with required documents to be considered. The deadline for applications is September 15, 2025.
Funding & Program Benefits
Eligibility Requirements
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be between 18 and 35 years old
- You must be studying or accepted/ registered to study full-time towards one of the property-sector related qualifications listed
- You must be studying or accepted/ registered to study at an accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
Required Documents
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 or latest report card, if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric
- Proof of registration for 2025, if currently studying
- Provisional Acceptance Letter/ waitlist Letter/ proof of application, if currently in Matric
- Most recent official academic transcripts, if currently studying
- Parents or guardians ID documents/ death certificate if deceased
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (3 months payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ SASSA documents if receiving a grant)
- Unabridged Birth Certificate, which includes your parents’ details (optional)
- Motivational letter to support your application (max 1 page)
- Curriculum Vitae (required if currently studying / optional if currently in Matric)