Concor Bursary Programme
The Concor Bursary Programme offers full bursaries covering 100% of tuition fees to South African students studying civil engineering, quantity surveying, mining engineering, construction management and related built-environment fields. Bursars are guaranteed a place in Concor's 24-month Intern Development Programme after graduating, with strong employment outcomes - more than 90 bursars have completed their studies since 2011 and all were subsequently hired by Concor.
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
- ✓ Guaranteed placement in Concor's 24-month Intern Development Programme upon 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 hired by 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 Concor careers portal for the bursary opening (applications normally open around September/October each year)
- 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 and a guaranteed place in Concor's 24-month Intern Development Programme after graduation.
- Which fields of study does the Concor bursary fund?
- Concor funds students in civil engineering, quantity surveying, mining engineering, building and construction management, mechanical engineering, land surveying and other built-environment and construction-industry fields.
- What are the eligibility requirements for the Concor bursary?
- You must be a South African citizen under 30 years of age, studying full-time at a recognised South African university or university of technology, have successfully completed all previous years of study (typically in your final year), and not hold any other bursary from another institution or company.
- When does the Concor bursary close and how do I apply?
- Applications normally open around September/October each year via the Concor careers portal, with the most recent dated listing closing on 31 October for the following year's final-year cohort. Apply by registering and submitting a CV and application through the careers portal. Confirm exact 2026/2027 cycle dates via the portal or [email protected] closer to the September opening.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 31 October 2025
Apply on 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 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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