Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Open
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen, aged 18-35
- Enrolled or accepted at a public tertiary institution
- Studying, or planning to study, a transport-related field
- Household income below R350,000 a year
- Strong academic performance
Documents Needed
- Completed TETA bursary application form
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Proof of acceptance or registration
- Recent academic record or Grade 12 results
- Proof of household income
- Proof of residence
About Teta Bursary
The TETA Bursary, run by the Transport Education Training Authority, funds South African students in transport-related fields, applied for entirely online through TETA's own bursary system.
Gather every required document before you start your online application - TETA lists a longer document checklist than many bursaries, and an incomplete online submission is one of the most common, easily avoidable reasons applications get rejected.
Funding Details
The bursary covers tuition fees, books, accommodation (on or off campus), meals, and transport costs where applicable.
Where You Can Study
Any South African public university, university of technology, or TVET college qualifies, provided your qualification is transport-related.
About Transport Education Training Authority (TETA)
TETA (the Transport Education Training Authority) is a South African SETA responsible for skills development within the transport sector, covering road, rail, maritime, aviation, and freight logistics sub-sectors. Based …
View full provider profile →- Address
- 344 Pretoria Avenue, TETA House, Randburg, 2194
- Phone
- 011 577 7000
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen aged 18 to 35, enrolled or accepted at a public university, university of technology, or TVET college, studying or planning to study a transport-related field. Demonstrate strong academic performance and come from a household earning below R350,000 a year, with priority given to financially needy applicants.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Questions about this application?
Contact Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) directly:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fields count as "transport-related"?
This spans logistics, supply chain, maritime, aviation, rail, and road transport qualifications - check the current list on TETA's application system for your specific field.
What is the income threshold?
Household income below R350,000 a year, with priority given to the most financially needy applicants.
How do I apply?
Entirely online through the TETA Bursary Application System.
What documents commonly get applications rejected if missing?
Your completed application form, certified ID, proof of acceptance or registration, academic record, proof of income, and proof of residence - submit all of these together, not in stages.
