Key Facts
- Status
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- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2026
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Enrolled 2nd year to Honours level in an accredited architecture qualification
- Household income ≤ R350,000/year (≤ R600,000 if applicant has a disability)
- Demonstrated financial need
- Preference given to designated groups
Documents Needed
- One-page motivation letter
- Certified National Senior Certificate
- Certified latest academic results and full academic record
- Certified South African ID
- Last 3 months' payslips, or affidavit if unemployed
- Last 3 months' bank statements
About South African Council for the Architectural Profession Sacap Bursary
The SACAP Student Bursary is offered by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), the statutory regulator of architecture in South Africa, to financially needy students who are already registered and studying at an accredited Architectural Learning Site. It is funded from an education fund that SACAP is legally required to run under the Architectural Profession Act, and it targets students who show academic potential but would otherwise struggle to complete their studies for financial reasons.
Funding Details
Financial assistance toward the cost of architectural study. The exact rand value is determined case by case and is not published as a fixed amount.
Where You Can Study
Any SACAP-accredited Architectural Learning Site (the architecture departments/programmes of South Africa's accredited universities and universities of technology).
About South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) is the statutory body that regulates the architectural profession in South Africa. It was established under the Architectural Profession Act, No. 44 of 2…
View full provider profile →- Address
- 51 Wessel Road, Right Wing, Rivonia, Sandton, 2128, South Africa
- Phone
- +27 11 479 5000
- Zama.Mzamo@sacapsa.com
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
South African citizens enrolled from second year through to Honours level in an accredited architectural qualification at a SACAP-accredited Architectural Learning Site, with combined household income not exceeding R350,000/year (R600,000 for applicants with disabilities).
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Questions about this application?
Contact South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) directly:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply, and what were the most recent dates?
Applicants email all required documents, together with a one-page motivation letter, to SACAP's Education Officer at Zama.Mzamo@sacapsa.com, using a subject line such as "SACAP Student Bursary Application [year] – [Applicant Name]". Only successful applicants receive a personal response. For the most recently confirmed round, applications closed on Friday, 5 December 2025 at 16:00 for the 2026 academic year; exact dates for the next intake had not yet been published at the time this listing was last checked.
Can first-years apply? No, second-year to Honours level only.
Is there a work-back obligation? None is described in SACAP's published terms.
Contact: Mr Zama Mzamo, Zama.Mzamo@sacapsa.com.
