Bakwena Highway Community Study Fund 2026

The Bakwena Platinum Corridor manages and upgrade two major national roads, the N1 and N4 routes that connect Pretoria to Bela-Bela, Rustenburg, Zeerust and right up to the Botswana border. Their work keeps these key road networks safe, reliable and well maintained for thousands of daily travellers.

This bursary comes from people who literally build the roads we all use, now they want to help build your future too.

Fields Covered

Applications are open for the 2026 academic year, and the fund welcomes students studying any undergraduate course. 

Priority is given to students who live within 6km of the N1N4 Bakwena route, but all eligible applicants can apply.

No matter what you are studying, teaching, IT, Medicine, Engineering, Arts, Accounting, this could be your shot at extra support.

What the bursary Covers

The program offers partial tuition assistance up to R35 000, which is paid directly to your university.

The bursary runs for one academic year, with the possibility of renewal if funds allow and your grades remain strong.

A little funding can go a long way, and this support might be exactly what keeps your studies on track.

Who can Apply (Eligibility)

To be considered, you need to meet these guidelines:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Studying any field at a recognised South African university
• Must be entering 2nd year or higher in 2026
• Must have at least 60% average at university
• Prefarably living close to the Bakwena N1N4 route (Pretoria to Bela-Bela, and Pretoria to Rustenburg to Zeerust to Botswana border)

If you work hard and meet the requirements, don't doubt yourself, APPLY NOW!

How to Apply

1. Download the Bakwena Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)
2. Complete the form and attach the required documents listed below.

Email your application to: info@bakwena.co.za

Use "Bursary Application" as your email subject line.

Required Documents

Send clear, certified copies of:

• Your ID document
• Matric certificate
• Your full academic record, including 1st-year marks
• A motivational letter
• Proof of residence

Make sure everything is neat, clear and complete, small mistakes can cost big opportunities.

Deadline

31 December 2025

(Submit before the date, late applications are not accepted)

Contact Details

Bakwena Platinum Corridor

• Email: info@bakwena.co.za
• Tel: 011 519 0400

Goodluck on your application. And please visit BurzarsNet for more bursary opportunities.