South African Road Federation (SARF) Bursary Grant 2024

The South African Road Federation offers bursaries to suitably qualified individuals wishing to undertake further education or training in disciplines applicable to the road transport sector.

SCOPE

The following categories of study will be considered:

1. ROAD ENGINEERING(CIVIL)

This includes: 
 
  • Traffic engineering
  • Transportation planning
  • Pavement engineering
  • Bridge engineering
  • Construction Materials
  • Stormwater.
  • Environment
  • Construction management

2. ROAD TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

3. ROAD TRANSPORT ECONOMICS

4. ROAD SAFETY ENGINEERING


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Bursaries are awarded for study at an approved South African university, the University of
    Technology or equivalent. Bursaries are awarded to National Diploma students after
    having passed their first semester (S1) examination and to the Degree students after
    having passed their first-year examinations

  • Studying at an advanced level is preferred, i.e., M.Sc., M. Tech. or above. However,
    applications at the undergraduate level may be considered in special circumstances.

  • Full-time study will be given preference but applications for part-time study or distance
    learning will also be considered.

  • All applications must be endorsed by the appropriate academic authority at the
    establishment where the applicant proposes to study.

  • The value of the bursary will depend upon the needs of the applicant and the decision of
    the Council of the Federation. However, it is intended to supplement the student’s other
    finances and will not be sufficient to cover all expenses. It will be paid directly to the
    academic institution concerned on the bursar’s behalf.

  • Applications must satisfy Council to an extent which is reasonable that they will be
    working within the ambit of the South African road transport industry on the completion of
    their studies.

  • Everything being equal, preference will be given to employees of members of the South
    African Road Federation.
  • South African residents will be given preference however individuals from SADC countries are invited to apply.

Bursars will be expected to:

 enrol as an associate (i.e. individual) members of the SARF (approximate annual subscription: R730)
 submit six-monthly reports of study progress.

 be prepared to make a presentation to his/her local branch of the Federation on the subject of his/her study on a mutually convenient occasion. 

APPLICATIONS – close on 31 August of each year

Applications for the South African Road Federation Bursary should be made on the prescribed form available from:
Head Office
48 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park

P O Box 8379 Birchleigh 1621
Tel : +27 (0)11 394 9025/1459

E-mail :
 sybul@sarf.org.za
Web :
 www.sarf.org.za
Company Reg. 1993 007629/08

VAT No. 467 012 1898

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