Applications Open for the SANRAL Scholarship Programme
Applications Open for the SANRAL Scholarship Programme. The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is responsible for building and maintaining national roads across the country. We also offer a limited number of scholarship awards to help young learners who would like to grow their skills and achieve success.
About the Scholarship Programme
Scholarship programme was developed to give financial support to South African learners at registered South African schools from Grade 08 to Grade 12, irrespective of their subject choices. The SANRAL High School Scholarship Programme is now open for South African learners in Grades 8–12. If you’re ready to invest in your future, now’s the time to apply.
The SANRAL Scholarship Covers:
- 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 Maths and Science)
- Registration (where applicable)
- Access to the Wellness Programme.
Requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be registered at an endorsed South African school
- Be applying for grades 8 to 12
- Meet a minimum overall academic average of 60%
- Have a total household income of less than R550,000 per year
- Complete an online application in full and upload all the necessary supporting documents which are required
Required Documents;
- Certified copies of birth certificates or ID’s of all members of the family
- Certified copy of death certificate if applicable
- Proof of legal guardian if applicable
- Copy of parent’s full divorce agreement if applicable
- Single parents must provide us with a letter from Home Affairs confirming marital status/ affidavit stating knowledge about information regarding another parent.
- Single parents must provide us with a letter from Home Affairs confirming marital status and an affidavit stating knowledge about information regarding another parent.
- Unemployed siblings, <18yrs and not studying, must provide us with a letter from Department of Labor
- Sibling studying at FET College or at a tertiary institution must provide us with a proof of registration
- Marriage certificate of applicant’s parents or if Applicant is married his/her copy of Marriage certificate.
- If your parents are married but separated, please attached legal documents as proof of separation or report from Department of Social Services.
IF PARENTS/GUARDIAN/SPOUSE ARE EMPLOYED
- Attach salary/wage slips of parent(s)/guardian(s)/spouse
IF PARENTS/GUARDIAN/ SPOUSE ARE AN INFORMAL TRADER/HAWKER
- Proof of income
- Proof of lease agreement if renting accommodation
IF PARENT/SPOUSE/GUARDIAN ARE EARNING COMMISSION
- IRP5, IT3 and IT12 (last 2years)
IF PARENT/GUARDIAN/SPOUSE OWN OR ARE MEMBERS OF A CC/PTY (LTD) AND/ OR SOLE PROPRIETOR (OWNER)
- An Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, IT14 – Tax return for business (last 2years)
- IT 12 – Tax return for the individual (last 2 years)
- IT3 – Income Tax Certificate from the Bank (last 2 year)
IF PARENTS/GUARDIAN/SPOUSE ARE UNEMPLOYED
- Official letter from the Department of Labour/Affidavit confirming unemployment status.
- Proof of how the family is supported
- If parent/guardian/spouse receives income such as pension/grant/maintenance/rental/interest from investment, submit proof and 3 months Bank Statements.
How to Apply
Click HERE to apply
* Learners with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Important Note:
Our educational funding awards are limited, and the number of applications typically exceeds the available awards. We will only be in contact with successful applicants. If you have not received feedback by 31 January 2027, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications as part of our process. Therefore, no further individual communication on the matter will be sent out.
