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, aged 18-35
- Currently in Matric or completed Matric
- Studying or accepted for a full-time property-related qualification
- Minimum average of 60-65%
- Demonstrated financial need
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Academic transcript
- Proof of registration or acceptance
- Proof of household income
- CV
- One-page written motivation
About South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) Bursary
The South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) Bursary funds students pursuing property-related qualifications - Architectural Studies, Construction Studies, Property Valuation and Management, Real Estate, and Urban/Town and Regional Planning.
Beyond financial support, recipients get mentoring and tutoring from within the commercial property industry - an unusually direct form of industry access most bursaries don't offer, so applicants who can show genuine interest in a commercial property career (rather than just needing funding for a related degree) tend to be viewed more favourably.
Funding Details
The bursary provides financial support for your property-related qualification, plus mentoring and tutoring from professionals in the commercial property industry.
Where You Can Study
Any South African tertiary institution offering an accredited property-related qualification in the supported fields qualifies.
About SAPOA
SAPOA (the South African Property Owners Association) is the representative body for the commercial property industry in South Africa, based in Rosebank, Johannesburg. It represents owners, developers, financiers, and ma…
View full provider profile →- Address
- The Link, 173 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196
- Phone
- 011 883 0679
- reception@sapoa.org.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen aged 18 to 35, currently in Matric or having completed it, studying or accepted to study a full-time property-related qualification, with a minimum average of 60-65%. You need to demonstrate financial need with proof of household income.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which fields of study qualify?
Architectural Studies, Construction Studies, Property Valuation and Management, Real Estate, and Urban/Town and Regional Planning.
Does the bursary include career support beyond funding?
Yes - recipients get mentoring and tutoring from within the commercial property industry, which is unusual among bursaries on this list.
What documents does the motivation letter need to cover?
SAPOA asks for a one-page written motivation - use it to show a genuine interest in a commercial property career, not just financial need.
What is the minimum academic average?
Between 60% and 65%, depending on the qualification level.
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