Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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- Academic Year
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Under 35 years of age
- Minimum APS score of 42 in Matric
- Minimum 65% academic average for applicants already studying at tertiary level
- Total family household income below R650,000 per year
- Studying, or planning to study, a built environment qualification such as Architecture, Building Sciences, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Property Valuation, Land Surveying, Geomatics or Urban and Regional Planning
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified Matric certificate/statement of results, or most recent academic transcript
- Proof of registration or an acceptance letter from a tertiary institution
- Proof of household income
- Completed profile and application on the IDC Bursary Portal
About Tirisano Construction Fund Bursary
The Tirisano Construction Fund Bursary is administered by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) on behalf of the Tirisano Construction Fund, a socio-economic development trust set up under the 2016 Voluntary Rebuilding Programme settlement between government and seven major JSE-listed construction companies - Aveng, Basil Read, Group Five, Murray & Roberts, Raubex, Stefanutti Stocks and WBHO. It funds South African students pursuing built environment qualifications.
This bursary's provider record on this site was previously linked to Tiber Construction, a private construction company based in Kramerville, Sandton. Tiber Construction is not one of the seven companies behind the Tirisano Construction Fund and does not appear to have any connection to it - the two are unrelated South African construction-sector entities that happen to share a similar-sounding name. This page has been corrected to link to a dedicated Tirisano Construction Fund provider record instead.
Funding Details
Successful applicants receive financial support for their qualification's tuition and related study costs for the duration of the course, in line with the Fund's annual bursary guidelines. The exact package (which can include costs such as accommodation or study materials in a given year) is confirmed in each year's bursary offer and should be checked on the IDC bursary portal.
Where You Can Study
The bursary supports study at accredited South African public universities and universities of technology offering built environment qualifications, rather than a fixed list of institutions.
About Tirisano Construction Fund
The Tirisano Construction Fund is a socio-economic development trust established under the Voluntary Rebuilding Programme (VRP), a settlement agreement signed in October 2016 between the South African government and seve…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Applicants must be South African citizens under the age of 35, with a minimum APS score of 42 in Matric. Applicants already studying at tertiary level need a minimum academic average of around 65%.
Total family household income must fall below R650,000 a year, and preference is given to applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds, rural areas and under-resourced schools.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tirisano Construction Fund the same as Tiber Construction?
No. They are different, unrelated entities. Tiber Construction is a private Sandton-based building contractor. The Tirisano Construction Fund is a socio-economic development trust funded by seven major listed construction companies as part of a 2016 government settlement, administered by the IDC. This page previously linked the bursary to Tiber Construction in error; that has now been corrected.
Which fields of study qualify?
Built environment fields including Architecture, Building Sciences, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Property Valuation, Land Surveying, Geomatics and Urban and Regional Planning.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online through the IDC's Bursary Portal, where you register a profile and upload the required supporting documents.
When do applications close?
The most recently published closing date for this bursary was 5 May 2026, which has already passed. The Fund typically reopens applications on an annual cycle - check the IDC Bursary Portal for the next intake.
