Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) Bursary 2026
The Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) offers a prestigious bursary aimed at supporting full-time Master's and Doctoral research in the field of Transportation. SATC is recognized as the leading transport forum in Southern Africa and aims to promote innovation and critical thinking within the transport sector.
Bursary Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Bursary Provider | Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) |
| Academic Year | 2026 |
| Study Level | Master's or Doctoral research |
| Fields Covered | Full-time research in Transportation |
| Closing Date | 8 December 2025 |
1. Eligibility Requirements
| Requirement Category | Specific Criteria |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | South African citizens OR citizens of SADC countries (Angola, Botswana, Comoros, DRC, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe) |
| Study Level | Full-time Master's (M) or Doctoral (D) research component in Transportation |
| Institution | Must be registered at a recognised South African University |
| Other Funding | Applicants must NOT receive any other bursaries, scholarships, awards, or external funding |
| Conditions | Applicants must read and agree to the terms on the SATC application form |
2. Bursary Value and Payment
- Value: R170,000 (tax-free)
- Payment Structure:
- 1st instalment – February (50%)
- 2nd instalment – July (50%)
- Renewal: Renewable each academic year based on satisfactory academic progress
3. Application Process
Step 1: Download the Application Form
Download the SATC Bursary Application Form 2026 (.docx)
Step 2: Compile Supporting Documents
Submit the following certified documents:
- Recent head-and-shoulders photograph
- Certified Matric certificate
- Certified copies of degree certificates and academic record
- Certified membership certificate of professional bodies (if applicable)
Step 3: Submit Electronically
Email your complete application to the SATC Secretariat:
Email: info@satc.org.za
Subject Line: SATC Bursary 2026
4. Contact Information
For bursary enquiries, contact:
Contact Person: Jacqui Oosthuyzen (SATC Secretariat)
Cell: 083 324 9622
Email: info@satc.org.za
Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) Bursary 2026 🎓
This bursary is offered by the Southern African Transport Conference (SATC), the premier transport forum in Southern Africa, to promote key thinking and new solutions to transport challenges.
| Detail | Information |
| Bursary Provider | Southern African Transport Conference (SATC). |
| Academic Year | 2026 |
| Study Level | Master's (M) or Doctoral (D) research component. |
| Fields Covered | Full-time research in Transportation. |
| Closing Date | 8 December 2025 |
1. Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum criteria:
| Requirement Category | Specific Criteria |
| Citizenship | Must be a South African citizen OR a citizen of a SADC country (Angola, Botswana, Comoros, DRC, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe). |
| Study Level | Must be studying or admitted to study full-time towards a Master's or Doctoral research component in Transportation. |
| Institution | Must be studying at a recognised University in South Africa. |
| Other Funding | Must NOT be in receipt of any other bursaries, scholarships, awards, or funding. |
| Conditions | Must read and agree to the conditions on the bursary application form. |
2. Bursary Value and Payment
Value: The bursary is awarded to the value of R170,000 (tax-free).
Payment: The award is paid directly to the University in two equal instalments (half in February and half in July).
Renewal: The bursary is awarded for one academic year and is renewable annually based on satisfactory progress.
3. Application Process
Step 1: Download the Application Form
Download and complete the SATC Bursary Application 2026 (.docx) form.
Step 2: Compile Supporting Documents
Submit clear copies of the following compulsory supporting documents:
Recent photograph of yourself (head and shoulders only).
Matric certificate (certified copy).
Degree certificates and academic record (certified copy).
Membership certificate of professional bodies (certified copy), if applicable.
Step 3: Submit Electronically
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to the SATC Secretariat.
Email Address:
info@satc.org.zaEmail Subject Line: Insert the words "SATC Bursary 2026".
4. Contact Information
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) directly:
Contact Person: Jacqui Oosthuyzen (SATC Secretariat)
Cell: 083 324 9622
Email:
info@satc.org.za
