Who Should Apply?

You should apply if you are:

• A Grade 12 learner or completed Matric and intend to study one of the listed qualifications.
• A current student registered at a university, university of technology, or TVET college in need of funding for 2026.
• An aviation student with valid SPL, PPL, or CPL.
• A commercial diver with Matric (Senior Certificate).

Eligible institutions include:

• Universities (Public and Private)
• Universities of Technology
• Public and Private TVET Colleges
• Accredited Aviation and Diving Schools

Qualifications Funded by the TETA Bursary

The bursary covers a wide range of studies relevant to the transport sector, including:

• Engineering: Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aeronautical, Marine
• Business & Finance: Financial Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Risk Management, Operations Management
• Transport & Logistics: Logistics Management, Road Transport Management, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Transport Economics, Maritime/Nautical Studies, Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance
• Technology & Data: ICT, Cloud Computing/Networking, Data Sciences, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Machine Learning
• Environmental & Safety: Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Sustainable Development, Health & Safety Management, Environmental Science
• Law: Maritime Law, Transport Law, General Law
• Postgraduate Research: Master’s (AI, Robotics, Machine Learning, Transport-related research) and Doctoral degrees (Transport sector research)
• Aviation & Diving: PPL, CPL, ATPL, Instructor’s Rating, Instrument Rating, ATPL Hour Building, Commercial Divers Class II, III, IV

What the Bursary Covers

The TETA bursary provides funding for:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation (on or off campus)
• Transport (where applicable)
• Prescribed books
• Meals