CETA Thapelo Madibeng Bursary 2026 — Full Funding for Built-Environment Studies

The Construction Education & Training Authority (CETA) invites unemployed South African students to apply for the Thapelo Madibeng Bursary Scheme.

This bursary supports students studying built-environment qualifications at South African public institutions.

What the Bursary Covers

Tuition fees
Prescribed textbooks
Accommodation & meals
Transport (conditions apply)
Research allowance (Masters & PhD only)

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be South African citizens
Be currently unemployed
Be studying or accepted into a built-environment qualification
Study at a public institution in South Africa
Have at least 50% overall average
Have a household income below R600,000 per year

Required Documents

Certified ID copy
Matric certificate / latest academic results
Proof of registration or acceptance
Parents/guardians’ ID copies
Proof of household income
Affidavit of unemployment

Closing Date

30 January 2026

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online only via the CETA INDICIUM platform:

Apply Online:
https://www.ceta.org.za

(Go to Bursaries → INDICIUM → Registration)

No email or hand-delivered applications will be accepted

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