Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Open
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Registered at a South African university
- In your second year of study or later
- Overall university average of at least 60%
- Preferably living within 6 kilometres of the N1N4 route
Documents Needed
- Motivation letter
- Certified copies of your first-year results and university results to date
- Certified copy of your matric certificate
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified proof of residence
- Quotation for your 2027 university fees
About Bakwena Bursary
The Bakwena Bursary helps university students in their second year or later to pay their tuition. Bakwena, the company that operates the N1 and N4 toll route, offers it under the name Bakwena Cares. Its 2027 form gives the closing date as "31 November 2026", which does not exist, so treat 30 November 2026 as your last safe day.
The company gives a limited number of awards each year, and it may stop accepting applications once it reaches its target. Therefore, send yours as early as you can.
Funding Details
This is a partial award. The form says that Bakwena pays tuition fees of up to R35,000 directly to your institution when it receives an account. The form does not mention accommodation, books or living costs, so plan to cover them another way.
The bursary lasts for one year. Renewal depends on available funds and on your academic progress, and Bakwena may stop payments if your progress is unsatisfactory. You sign a contract that sets out the terms if you win an award. The page does not mention a work-back, so check that contract carefully.
Your first-year results matter as well, so attach them. The form also asks you to declare any existing financial obligations for your studies.
Where You Can Study
You must be registered at a South African university. The page does not mention TVET colleges or private colleges, and it does not list particular universities. If you study somewhere other than a public university, email the company to ask before you apply.
About Bakwena
About Bakwena Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire operates the N1 and N4 toll route, which links communities and industry across northern South Africa. Most motorists know the company through its toll plazas and its…
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- Southdowns Office Park, Ground Floor Block A, 22 Karee Street, Irene, Centurion
- Phone
- 011 519 0400
- info@bakwena.co.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
This bursary suits current university students who have already finished their first year. The form says that it considers second-year students and upward only, and it includes Honours as an example of a year of study. First-year and matric applicants will need to look elsewhere for now.
The company does not name fixed fields of study. Instead, the form simply asks for your area of studies and your course name. So students in many different fields can apply.
Location can work in your favour. Bakwena prefers applicants who live within 6 kilometres of its N1N4 route, and the form asks which local municipality you live in. You can still apply from further away, but your chances may be lower. The form also asks about sport, clubs, leadership and special achievements, so use those sections to show more than your marks.
Application Procedure
Download the 2027 application form from the Bakwena page and complete it in full. The form asks for two referees who are not family, and one must come from your current university. Email the form and documents to info@bakwena.co.za, with "Bursary Application" in the subject line. The company contacts successful applicants after final selection. You can also call 011 519 0400.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can first-year students apply?
No. The bursary is for students in their second year or later.
How much does Bakwena pay?
It pays tuition fees of up to R35,000 directly to your institution.
What is the closing date?
The form says 31 November 2026, which does not exist. Apply by 30 November, or email the company to confirm.
