Murray & Roberts Bursary
Murray & Roberts
DISCONTINUED: This bursary programme is no longer accepting applications. Murray & Roberts Holdings was placed in final liquidation by order of the Gauteng High Court on 28 October 2025 and the company is being wound up; its bursary page is no longer available. This listing is retained for reference only. Murray & Roberts previously offered bursaries to students in their second year or higher of study towards engineering, quantity surveying and construction management qualifications at recognised South African universities.
- Amount
- Programme discontinued (provider in liquidation)
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Murray & Roberts supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen or permanent resident
- ✓ Completed Matric with passes in Mathematics and Science
- ✓ Studying full-time at a recognised South African university or university of technology
- ✓ In second year of study or higher (first-year students are not funded)
- ✓ Minimum overall academic average of 65%
- ✓ Studying towards a BSc, BEng or BTech in an eligible field
What's Included
- ✓ Tuition fee support
- ✓ Vacation work opportunities within the group
- ✓ Mentorship from Murray & Roberts engineers
- ✓ Pathway into graduate placement after qualifying
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Murray & Roberts bursary application
- 1
This programme is discontinued and is not accepting applications
- 2
Murray & Roberts Holdings was placed in final liquidation on 28 October 2025
- 3
Consider other engineering and construction bursaries listed on this site instead
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Proof of permanent residence (if applicable)
- 📄 Certified Matric certificate
- 📄 Certified university academic transcripts
- 📄 Proof of registration at a recognised university
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can first-year students apply for the Murray & Roberts bursary?
- No. Murray & Roberts does not fund first-year students. You must be in your second year of study or higher to be considered.
- How do I apply for the Murray & Roberts bursary?
- Applications must be made through your university's bursary or financial aid office. Murray & Roberts no longer accepts direct online applications.
- What average do I need for the Murray & Roberts bursary?
- A minimum overall academic average of 65% is required, and you must maintain this throughout your studies to retain the bursary.
- Is the Murray & Roberts bursary still available?
- No. Murray & Roberts Holdings was placed in final liquidation by the Gauteng High Court on 28 October 2025 and is being wound up. The bursary programme is discontinued and the company's bursary page is no longer available. Please apply for one of the other engineering or construction bursaries listed on this site.
When do 2027 applications open?
Murray & Roberts has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
The last recorded window closed on 28 October 2025. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with Murray & Roberts before you rely on them.
Information verified 2025-10-28. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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