Concor Bursary Programme
Concor (Pty) Ltd (administered in-house by the Concor Training Department via the Concor careers portal)
The Concor Bursary Programme offers full bursaries covering 100% of tuition fees to South African students in civil engineering, quantity surveying and related construction, engineering and built-environment fields. Bursars receive practical on-site training as trainee engineers or quantity surveyors, with strong employment outcomes - more than 90 bursars have completed their studies since 2011 and all were subsequently absorbed into Concor.
- Amount
- Full bursary covering 100% of tuition fees for qualifying students
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Concor (Pty) Ltd (administered in-house by the Concor Training Department via the Concor careers portal) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Under 30 years of age
- ✓ Full-time student at a recognised South African university or university of technology
- ✓ All previous years of study completed successfully
- ✓ Typically in your final year of study (some cycles are offered from second year onwards)
- ✓ Demonstrate financial need for tuition support
- ✓ Registered, or intending to register, in an eligible engineering or built-environment field
- ✓ Must not hold any other bursary from another institution or company
What's Included
- ✓ 100% of tuition fees covered
- ✓ Pathway into Concor's 24-month Intern Development Programme after graduation (recent cohorts started in February)
- ✓ Practical on-site training for trainee engineers and quantity surveyors
- ✓ Strong employment record: more than 90 bursars have completed their studies since 2011, all subsequently absorbed into Concor
- ✓ Mentorship and career development within a Level 1 BEE construction group
Work Commitment
Bursars are placed into Concor's 24-month Intern Development Programme after graduating, providing structured workplace training and a pathway into permanent employment with the group.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Concor (Pty) Ltd (administered in-house by the Concor Training Department via the Concor careers portal) bursary application
- 1
Watch the bursaries page on the Concor careers portal for the next bursary advert (none was listed as of 12 October 2026)
- 2
Register an account on the Concor careers portal
- 3
Complete the online bursary application form
- 4
Upload your latest academic transcripts and supporting documents
- 5
Submit your CV and application before the closing date
- 6
Attend an interview or assessment if shortlisted
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Latest university academic transcripts / record of results
- 📄 Proof of registration at a recognised university or university of technology
- 📄 Proof of household income (to demonstrate financial need)
- 📄 Curriculum vitae (CV)
- 📄 Motivational letter / cover letter
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Concor bursary cover?
- The Concor bursary is a full bursary covering 100% of tuition fees for qualifying students, plus practical on-site training as a trainee engineer or quantity surveyor and a pathway into Concor's Intern Development Programme after graduation.
- Which fields of study does the Concor bursary fund?
- Concor's bursary page lists Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying, and limits bursaries to studies within construction, engineering and the built environment. The list of fields is revised from time to time, so check the current advert.
- What are the eligibility requirements for the Concor bursary?
- You must be a South African citizen under 30 years of age, studying full-time towards a relevant degree or national diploma at a recognised South African university or university of technology, have successfully completed all previous years of study, be in your final year of study the following year, and not hold any other bursary from another institution or company.
- When does the Concor bursary close and how do I apply?
- The last recorded round closed on 31 October 2025 for the following year's final-year cohort. As of 12 October 2026 no bursary for 2027 had been advertised on the Concor careers portal. When a round opens, apply by registering on the careers portal and submitting your CV and application, or contact [email protected].
When do 2027 applications open?
Concor (Pty) Ltd (administered in-house by the Concor Training Department via the Concor careers portal) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
The last recorded Concor bursary round closed on 31 October 2025, for students entering their final year in 2026. As of 12 October 2026 Concor's careers portal listed no bursary vacancies and no 2027 dates had been announced.
Check Concor (Pty) Ltd (administered in-house by the Concor Training Department via the Concor careers portal)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Concor (Pty) Ltd (administered in-house by the Concor Training Department via the Concor careers portal):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 011 590 5500
Information verified 2026-10-12. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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