Limpopo Department of Public Works: Bursaries 2025

The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year. The Limpopo Province is a major public sector stakeholder within the built environment sector, thus they are providing bursary funding to resident students, in order to assist in developing a pool of skilled personnel for the construction industry in Limpopo.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in the Limpopo province, for studies within the following fields:

• Architectural Science
• Building Engineering/ Science
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Geographic Information System
• Land Surveying
• Landscaping/ Horticulture
• Mechanical Engineering
• Property Science/ Real Estate
• Quantity Surveying
• Town and Regional Planning

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees,
• Prescribed textbooks,
• Accommodation and meals.

Students must submit proof of registration from their institution and sign the bursary agreement, before bursary payment is made.

Bursary recipients will be required to work back the bursary on completion of studies – the work period will be equal to that of the bursary awarded.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must reside in the Limpopo province
• You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the Built Environment fields of study listed above, in 2025
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Preference will be given to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and students living with disabilities