Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Currently unemployed
- Studying or intending to study towards a National Diploma, Degree, Honours, or Postgraduate Diploma
- Enrolled, or seeking enrolment, at a recognised and accredited South African tertiary institution
About Sanas Bursary
The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is the country's single national accreditation body, established to accredit conformity assessment bodies such as testing and calibration laboratories, inspection bodies, and certification bodies. Through its External Bursary Programme, SANAS awards tuition funding to unemployed South African youth studying towards a National Diploma, Degree, Honours, or Postgraduate Diploma in any field at an accredited tertiary institution.
Funding Details
The bursary covers tuition fees only: up to R50,000 for National Diploma or Degree study, and up to R70,000 for Honours or Postgraduate Diploma study. It does not cover accommodation, transport, meals, or other living expenses.
Where You Can Study
Open to any field of study, at any recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
About South African National Accreditation System (SANAS)
The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is the country's single national accreditation body, established in 1996 and operating under the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). Its statu…
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The bursary targets unemployed South African youth who are studying, or intend to study, towards a National Diploma, Degree, Honours, or Postgraduate Diploma qualification at a recognised and accredited South African tertiary institution.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the closing date for the 2026 intake?
The most recently published SANAS External Bursary Programme round closed on 30 January 2026 at 16:30, with applications submitted by email to careers@sanas.co.za. That window has now passed.
When does the next round open?
As of this page's last verification (28 August 2026), SANAS had not yet published dates for a subsequent intake. Check the official SANAS website before the next academic year for confirmed dates.
Does this cover living expenses?
No. The published programme documentation is explicit that the bursary covers tuition fees only, not accommodation, transport, or meals.
Is SANAS related to Santam?
No. SANAS (South African National Accreditation System) is a public accreditation body unrelated to Santam, the private insurance company. Any earlier association between this bursary and Santam on this site was a data error and has been corrected.
