SAICE Patrons' Engineering Bursary Scheme (SPEBS)
The SAICE Patrons' Engineering Bursary Scheme (SPEBS) is a non-profit scheme run in-house by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering to support financially needy and academically deserving civil engineering students. It awards merit-based bursaries of up to R6 500 per student per semester to help cover registration, tuition and books, with awards renewed each semester based on examination results. Funding comes entirely from donations to the bursary pool or from patron companies awarding bursaries in their name.
Eligible Fields of Study
South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) — administered in-house via the SAICE Patrons' Engineering Bursary Scheme (SPEBS) desk supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African student studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- ✓ Financially needy and academically deserving
- ✓ Studying towards a National Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering
- ✓ National Diploma students must have passed their first level (S1) examinations
- ✓ Degree students must have passed their first year examinations
- ✓ Awards are merit-based and renewed per semester based on examination results
- ✓ Registered (or registering) at a South African university or university of technology
What's Included
- ✓ Bursary of up to R6 500 per student per semester
- ✓ Funds cover registration, tuition and books
- ✓ Awarded per semester, dependent on examination results
- ✓ Renewable each semester for continued strong academic performance
- ✓ Opportunity to be funded by a patron company through the scheme
How to Apply
Steps to complete your South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) — administered in-house via the SAICE Patrons' Engineering Bursary Scheme (SPEBS) desk bursary application
- 1
Visit the official SPEBS page on the SAICE website and download the SPEBS brochure and application form (PDF)
- 2
Confirm the current per-semester deadline by contacting the SPEBS desk at [email protected]
- 3
Complete the bursary application form in full
- 4
Attach certified copies of all required supporting documents, including proof that you have passed your S1 (diploma) or first-year (degree) examinations
- 5
Submit the completed application and documents to the SPEBS desk via [email protected] ahead of the per-semester closing date
- 6
If awarded, reapply or have your bursary reviewed each semester based on your latest examination results
Required Documents
- 📄 Completed SPEBS bursary application form
- 📄 Certified ID copy
- 📄 Proof of registration at a South African tertiary institution
- 📄 Latest academic results showing you have passed S1 (diploma) or first-year (degree) examinations
- 📄 Proof of household income / financial need
- 📄 Certified copy of Matric certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the SAICE SPEBS bursary pay?
- The scheme awards up to R6 500 per student per semester, paid on merit. The funds are intended to cover registration, tuition and books, and the amount is awarded each semester depending on your examination results.
- Who qualifies for the SPEBS bursary?
- It supports financially needy and academically deserving students studying towards a National Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering at a South African tertiary institution. National Diploma students must have passed their first level (S1) examinations and degree students must have passed their first year examinations.
- Is the SPEBS bursary renewable?
- Yes. Bursaries are granted per semester and renewed based on your examination results, so you need to keep performing academically for the award to continue.
- When is the SPEBS application deadline and how do I apply?
- There is no fixed annual closing date published on the official SAICE page — bursaries are granted per semester and tied to passing your S1 (diploma) or first-year (degree) examinations. Download the application form from the SPEBS brochure on the SAICE website and contact the SPEBS desk at [email protected] to confirm the current per-semester deadline.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 31 January 2026
Apply on South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) — administered in-house via the SAICE Patrons' Engineering Bursary Scheme (SPEBS) desk's official siteNeed help? Contact South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) — administered in-house via the SAICE Patrons' Engineering Bursary Scheme (SPEBS) desk:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 011 805 5947 (fax: 011 805 5971)
Information verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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