The SAFRIPOL Community Bursary Programme 2026 is open to South African students who want to study Engineering and live in selected communities in KwaZulu-Natal.
This bursary supports learners from Wentworth, Jacobs, and Bluff who plan to pursue Engineering studies at a recognised South African university. If you meet the requirements and are serious about an Engineering career, this opportunity can help cover major study costs in 2026.
Engineering Fields Covered
The bursary is strictly for students studying one of the following Engineering disciplines:
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Only applications for these fields will be considered.
How Applications Are Assessed
Applicants who meet the basic eligibility requirements will be evaluated based on:
- Admission Point Score (APS)
- Current academic performance
- The chosen Engineering field
Once you are formally accepted by a South African university for the 2026 academic year, the SAFRIPOL Bursary Committee will determine the final funding amount. All decisions made by the committee are final.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the SAFRIPOL Community Bursaries 2026, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Permanently reside in Wentworth, Jacobs, or Bluff (KwaZulu-Natal)
- Have completed Matric or be currently completing Matric
- Intend to study one of the approved Engineering fields
- Be accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognised South African university
Failure to meet any of these conditions will result in disqualification.
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Required Documents
All documents must be certified and not older than three months:
- South African ID
- Grade 11 report and latest Matric results (if still in school)
- Matric certificate (if completed)
- University academic transcript (if currently studying)
- Latest university fee statement (if applicable)
- Proof of university acceptance or provisional admission
- Proof of parent or guardian income
(payslips, affidavit, SASSA confirmation, pension proof) - High school testimonial (for current learners)
- Motivation letter (for current university students)
- Proof of residential address
- Affidavit confirming financial dependency on a parent or guardian
Missing documents may lead to automatic rejection.
How to Apply
Step 1: Get the Application Form
Download the SAFRIPOL Community Bursary Application Form for 2026 from the official source.
Printed copies are also available at the following schools:
- Fairvale Secondary School
- Umbilo Secondary School
- Wentworth Secondary School
Step 2: Submit Your Application
Email the completed application form and all supporting documents to:
bursarydurban@safripol.com
Use the email subject line:
SAFRIPOL Community Bursary 2026
Closing Date
- Applications close: 31 January 2026
- Late applications will not be accepted
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to avoid disqualification due to missing documents.
Final Thoughts
The SAFRIPOL Community Bursaries 2026 are a valuable opportunity for Engineering students from selected KwaZulu-Natal communities to access higher education without financial pressure.
If you live in Wentworth, Jacobs, or Bluff and plan to study Engineering in 2026, this bursary could be the first step toward a successful technical career.
Submit your application before 31 January 2026 to be considered.
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