The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) Student Bursary

SACAP is mandated by the section 15 (5) of the Architectural Profession Act, No. 44 of 2000 to establish and administer an education fund for the purpose of education, training and continuing education and training for registered persons and students within the architectural profession.

Invitation to apply for a bursary

SACAP hereby invites all interested students who are enrolled to study architecture at all accredited Architectural Learning Sites to apply for a bursary.

Requirements:

a) One-page motivational letter stating your reason for applying for student funding;

b) Certified copy of your valid National Senior Certificate;

c) Certified copy of the latest academic results and full details of academic record;

d) Certified copy of your South African Identity Document;

e) Proof of income (3 months’ payslip) of the Student/Parent/Guardian or an affidavit if Parent/Guardian is unemployed;

f) Three months’ bank statement of the Student/Parent/Guardian.

Please take notice that only second year up to Honours architectural students are eligible to apply. In addition, applicants with a combined household income of not more than R350 000 per annum are eligible to apply as well as persons with disability with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per annum. Priority will be given to designated groups.

Applicants are requested to submit their applications to SACAP no later than 16:00 on Friday, 05 December 2025.

Application Process:

Applications should be emailed to - The Education Officer, Mr. Zama Mzamo.

Zama.Mzamo@sacapsa.com

NB: SACAP reserves the right not to grant applicants a bursary. Should you not receive feedback within 2 months of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will only be received by the successful applicants.