Tirisano Construction Fund bursary

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

• Architecture
• Building  Sciences
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Information Systems & Informatics
• Construction Management
• Construction  Project Management
• Construction Studies
• Electrical Engineering
• Geomatics
• Land Surveying
• Mechanical Engineering
• Property Valuation
• Quantity Surveying
• Urban & Regional Planning

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE TIRISANO CONSTRUCTION FUND BURSARY?

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone or email. If you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Tirisano Construction Fund Bursary. 

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE TIRISANO CONSTRUCTION FUND BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be under 35 years old
• You must have completed Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum APS score of 42 in Matric
• You must be studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the Construction and Built Environment fields listed above
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your tertiary studies
• You must have a total family household income of less than R650 000 per annum
• Preference will be given to students from disadvantaged schools, communities, and rural areas

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE TIRISANO CONSTRUCTION FUND BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Tirisano Construction Fund Bursary Application 2026 

Note: The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) acts as the administrator for the Tirisano Construction Fund. View the official bursary call here.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR THE TIRISANO CONSTRUCTION FUND BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): 

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate
• Mid-year (first semester) results or latest results
• Parents or guardians proof of household income:
  • Latest payslips, if employed
  • Affidavit if unemployed
  • Proof of company ownership, if self-employed
• Parents death certificate, if deceased
• Parents divorce certificate or sworn affidavit, if divorced

WHAT IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE TIRISANO CONSTRUCTION FUND BURSARY?

5 May 2026.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.) 

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the IDC (the administrators for this bursary) directly:

• Email: sabelog@idc.co.za
• Telephone: 011 269 3517