Suitably qualified students entering high school (Grade 8 to Grade 12) in 2027 are invited to apply for the SANRAL Scholarship Programme 2027 for South Africans for a chance to get a well funded scholarship for the entire duration of studies.
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is offering a fully funded Scholarship to eligible high school school students entering Grade 8 to Grade 12 in 2027. The SANRAL Scholarship Programme 2027 offers financial support to South African students registered at a South African school irrespective of their subject choices.
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on academic merit and financial need (in line with SANRAL’s Bursary Policy’s), as well as other applicable conditions.
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is responsible for building and maintaining national roads across the country. They also offer a limited number of scholarship awards to help young learners who would like to grow their skills and achieve success.
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Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be entering high school (Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11 or Grade 12) in 2027
- You must be registered to study at an endorsed South African high school
- You must have achieve a minimum overall average of 60%
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must have a household income of LESS that R550 000 per annum
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Scholarship Benefits
- 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 Mathematics and Science)
- Registration (where applicable)
- Access to the Wellness Programme.
Method of Application
Applications for the SANRAL Scholarship Programme 2027 must be submitted online at: SANRAL High School Scholarship Application 2027.
Kindly enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SANRAL Scholarship.
Required Documents
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application:
- ID document or birth certificate (certified copy)
- June 2026 academic results (certified copy)
- Motivational letter written by the applicant (stating why you deserve the scholarship and about yourself (2 pages) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
- Motivational letter written by your school principal to support your application
- Motivational letter written by your parents or guardians to support your application
- Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (recent payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed or self-employed) (certified copies and not older than 3 months)
- Parents or guardians proof of residence (water and electricity bill from the local council)
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026.
For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website or contact SANRAL via Email: scholarships@nra.co.za.
