How much is the SACAP Student Bursary worth?

SACAP does not publicly disclose the value of the bursary. It is funded from SACAP's designated Education, Training and Continuing Education and Training (CET) fund and provides financial support towards architectural studies at accredited Architectural Learning Sites.

Who qualifies for the SACAP Student Bursary?

You must be a South African citizen who has completed Matric/NSC and is enrolled in an accredited architecture qualification, entering second year or later (up to Honours/Master's level) at an accredited South African Architectural Learning Site. You must also show financial need, with a combined household income not exceeding R350,000 per annum (or R600,000 per annum for applicants with a disability). Preference is given to candidates from designated groups.

How do I apply for the SACAP Student Bursary?

There is no application form. You simply email the required documents - a one-page motivational letter, certified ID copy, certified Matric/NSC certificate, latest academic results, proof of household income and three months' bank statements - to the SACAP Education Officer at Zama.Mzamo@sacapsa.com, using a subject line that references the relevant SACAP Bursary year.

When does the SACAP Student Bursary close?

It runs on an annual cycle. The bursary for the 2026 academic year closed on Friday, 5 December 2025 at 16:00. Shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within about two months of the closing date, so applicants should check the SACAP page for the next cycle's dates.

Engineering

SACAP Student Bursary

South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) (administered in-house by the SACAP Education & Accreditation department)

The SACAP Student Bursary is a financial-need bursary offered by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession, the statutory regulator of architecture in South Africa, to support students enrolled in accredited architecture qualifications. Funded from SACAP's designated Education, Training and CET fund, it helps cover the cost of architectural studies at accredited South African Architectural Learning Sites for students from second year onwards. There is no application form to complete - eligible applicants simply submit a set of required documents by email.

Amount: Not publicly disclosed by SACAP; funded from SACAP's designated Education, Training and Continuing Education and Training (CET) fund to support architectural studies at accredited Architectural Learning Sites.
Deadline: To be announced
Renewable: No

2027 applications not yet open

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Eligible Fields of Study

South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) (administered in-house by the SACAP Education & Accreditation department) supports students in the following disciplines

Architecture

Eligibility Requirements

✓ South African citizen
✓ Must have completed Matric / National Senior Certificate
✓ Enrolled in an accredited architecture qualification and entering second year or later (up to Honours/Master's level) in the relevant academic year
✓ Studying at an accredited South African Architectural Learning Site
✓ Demonstrated financial need: combined household income not exceeding R350,000 per annum (applicants without a disability) or not exceeding R600,000 per annum (applicants with a disability)
✓ Preference given to candidates from designated groups
✓ No application form is required - submit the required documents only (one-page motivational letter, certified ID copy, certified Matric/NSC certificate, latest academic results, proof of household income and three months' bank statements)

What's Included

✓ Financial bursary support towards architectural studies at accredited Architectural Learning Sites
✓ Backing from SACAP, the statutory regulator of the architectural profession in South Africa
✓ Simple application - no form to complete, only required documents submitted by email

How to Apply

Steps to complete your South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) (administered in-house by the SACAP Education & Accreditation department) bursary application

1
Visit the official SACAP Student Bursary page to confirm the current academic-year cycle and closing date
2
Prepare the required documents: a one-page motivational letter, certified ID copy, certified National Senior Certificate / Matric certificate, latest academic results, proof of household income (three months' payslips or an unemployment affidavit) and three months' bank statements
3
Note that no application form is required - only the supporting documents are submitted
4
Email your complete document set to the SACAP Education Officer (Zama.Mzamo@sacapsa.com), using a subject line that references the relevant SACAP Bursary year
5
Submit before the annual closing date (the 2026 academic-year cycle closed on Friday, 5 December 2025 at 16:00)
6
Wait to be contacted - shortlisted candidates are notified within roughly two months of the closing date

Required Documents

📄 One-page motivational letter
📄 Certified copy of your ID
📄 Certified copy of your National Senior Certificate / Matric certificate
📄 Latest academic results
📄 Proof of household income (three months' payslips or an unemployment affidavit)
📄 Three months' bank statements

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the SACAP Student Bursary worth?: SACAP does not publicly disclose the value of the bursary. It is funded from SACAP's designated Education, Training and Continuing Education and Training (CET) fund and provides financial support towards architectural studies at accredited Architectural Learning Sites.
Who qualifies for the SACAP Student Bursary?: You must be a South African citizen who has completed Matric/NSC and is enrolled in an accredited architecture qualification, entering second year or later (up to Honours/Master's level) at an accredited South African Architectural Learning Site. You must also show financial need, with a combined household income not exceeding R350,000 per annum (or R600,000 per annum for applicants with a disability). Preference is given to candidates from designated groups.
How do I apply for the SACAP Student Bursary?: There is no application form. You simply email the required documents - a one-page motivational letter, certified ID copy, certified Matric/NSC certificate, latest academic results, proof of household income and three months' bank statements - to the SACAP Education Officer at Zama.Mzamo@sacapsa.com, using a subject line that references the relevant SACAP Bursary year.
When does the SACAP Student Bursary close?: It runs on an annual cycle. The bursary for the 2026 academic year closed on Friday, 5 December 2025 at 16:00. Shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within about two months of the closing date, so applicants should check the SACAP page for the next cycle's dates.

When do 2027 applications open?

South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) (administered in-house by the SACAP Education & Accreditation department) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.

The last recorded window closed on 5 December 2025. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) (administered in-house by the SACAP Education & Accreditation department) before you rely on them.

Check South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) (administered in-house by the SACAP Education & Accreditation department)'s official site

Need help? Contact South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) (administered in-house by the SACAP Education & Accreditation department):

Email: Zama.Mzamo@sacapsa.com

Information verified 2025-12-05. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.

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