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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- In Grades 8 to 12 at a South African school
- Selected based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need
- Motivation letter and school support letter required as part of the application
- Limited scholarships awarded each year, making the process competitive
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of the learner's ID document or birth certificate
- Most recent school report
- Motivation letter
- School support letter
About Sanral High School Scholarship
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) funds this scholarship for learners in Grades 8 to 12, as part of its broader mandate to give back to South African communities. Unlike SANRAL's engineering-focused bursary for university students, this high school scholarship is open regardless of which subjects or career path a learner is considering.
SANRAL runs and maintains South Africa's national road network, a role that depends on strong local communities and skilled future professionals across many fields, not engineering alone. The scholarship reflects that broader view of community investment.
Because it supports Grades 8 to 12 rather than a single grade, the scholarship can cover a large part of a learner's high school career if awarded early enough.
Funding Details
Where applicable, the scholarship covers registration, school fees, and boarding school fees, along with school and sports uniforms, books, and stationery. SANRAL also supports reputable school transport and extra lessons in Mathematics and Science for scholars who need them.
This combination is designed to remove most of the everyday costs that make it hard for a talented but financially constrained learner to stay in school and perform well.
Where You Can Study
This scholarship supports learners at South African high schools rather than funding a specific university or course. SANRAL does not restrict eligibility to a narrow list of schools, though it does weigh financial need and academic merit heavily during selection.
Since the scholarship ends at the completion of high school, recipients interested in engineering may also want to look at SANRAL's separate tertiary-level bursary once they reach matric.
About SANRAL
SANRAL (the South African National Roads Agency) is the state-owned entity responsible for managing South Africa's national road network, including planning, construction, and maintenance of highways and major routes. SA…
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- 48 Tambotie Avenue, Val de Grace, Pretoria, 0184
- Phone
- 012 844 8000
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
SANRAL selects scholars mainly on academic merit and financial need, in line with its own bursary policy, rather than requiring a specific subject combination or career interest. Some intakes have looked for strong Mathematics, Physical Science, and English results, alongside a solid overall average.
Because SANRAL treats this as broad community investment rather than a pipeline into engineering specifically, learners without a clear career direction yet are still welcome to apply.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be interested in engineering to apply?
No - unlike SANRAL's university-level engineering bursary, this high school scholarship is open regardless of the subjects or career path you're considering.
Which grades does this scholarship cover?
Grades 8 to 12, so if awarded early it can cover a large part of your high school career.
How competitive is this scholarship?
Very - only a limited number of scholarships are awarded each year, and selection is based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need.
What documents does my application need?
A motivation letter and a school support letter are required as part of the application.
What does the scholarship cover?
Registration, school fees, and boarding fees where applicable, plus uniforms, books, stationery, and - for scholars who need it - reputable transport and extra Mathematics and Science lessons.
Do I need particular subjects to qualify?
Not strictly - SANRAL doesn't require a specific subject combination, though some intakes have favoured strong Mathematics, Physical Science, and related subjects.
Do I need South African citizenship?
Yes, and you must be attending a South African school in Grades 8 to 12.
When do applications close?
Check the Key Facts box at the top of this page - closing dates are updated each cycle.
