SAGC Council Bursary Programme (Surveying, Geomatics & GISc)
The South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) — the statutory body that regulates the surveying and geomatics profession in South Africa — offers a Council Bursary Programme for financially needy students with outstanding academic records who are studying SAGC-accredited surveying, geomatics and GISc qualifications. The bursary covers tuition fees and pairs recipients with mentorship and guidance from professionals in the geomatics industry. It is a merit-and-need based award open to South African students enrolled full-time at accredited institutions.
Eligible Fields of Study
South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) — the statutory regulator of the geomatics profession established under the Geomatics Profession Act 19 of 2013 (formerly the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors, PLATO), administered in-house by the SAGC supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African student
- ✓ Enrolled full-time at an accredited institution offering SAGC-accredited geomatics qualifications
- ✓ Exceptional / outstanding academic record (merit-based selection)
- ✓ Demonstrated financial need
- ✓ Provisional letter of acceptance and proof of registration for a qualifying programme
What's Included
- ✓ Coverage of tuition fees
- ✓ Mentorship and guidance from professionals within the geomatics industry
- ✓ Association with the statutory regulator of the geomatics profession in South Africa
How to Apply
Steps to complete your South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) — the statutory regulator of the geomatics profession established under the Geomatics Profession Act 19 of 2013 (formerly the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors, PLATO), administered in-house by the SAGC bursary application
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Visit the official SAGC bursaries page (sagc.org.za/bursaries) to confirm the current closing date and download the application form
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Complete the SAGC bursary application form in full
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Prepare and certify all supporting documents (matric certificate, ID, tertiary certificate(s), latest results, proof of acceptance/registration and proof of household income)
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Write a covering letter outlining your aspirations and goals
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Email the completed application form, covering letter and supporting documents to [email protected] before the published closing date
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For queries, contact the SAGC office by email or phone (the most recent published closing date was 31 October 2025; the programme runs annually)
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of matric (Grade 12) certificate
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID document
- 📄 Certified copy of tertiary qualification certificate(s)
- 📄 Latest examination / academic results
- 📄 Provisional letter of acceptance
- 📄 Proof of registration
- 📄 Proof of household income
- 📄 Covering letter outlining your aspirations and goals
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which fields does the SAGC bursary fund?
- The SAGC Council Bursary supports SAGC-accredited surveying and geomatics qualifications, including BSc Geomatics (Land Surveying and GISc), BSc/BSc Honours Geoinformatics, the Bachelor of Geomatics (Engineering Surveying and GISc), and the Diploma in Geomatics (Engineering Surveying, GISc and Mine Surveying).
- Who is eligible for the SAGC bursary?
- You must be a South African student enrolled full-time at an accredited institution offering an SAGC-accredited geomatics qualification, with an exceptional academic record and a demonstrated financial need. Selection is merit- and need-based.
- How do I apply for the SAGC bursary?
- Download the application form from the SAGC bursaries page (sagc.org.za/bursaries), complete it, attach your certified supporting documents and a covering letter outlining your goals, and email everything to [email protected] before the published closing date.
- When does the SAGC bursary close?
- The programme runs annually. The most recent closing date published on the official SAGC page was 31 October 2025 for the following academic year. Always confirm the current year's deadline on sagc.org.za/bursaries before applying.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 31 October 2025
Apply on South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) — the statutory regulator of the geomatics profession established under the Geomatics Profession Act 19 of 2013 (formerly the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors, PLATO), administered in-house by the SAGC's official siteNeed help? Contact South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) — the statutory regulator of the geomatics profession established under the Geomatics Profession Act 19 of 2013 (formerly the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors, PLATO), administered in-house by the SAGC:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 (0)11 626 1040 / +27 (0)11 626 1080
Information verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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