Download Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)
Required Documents:
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
- University acceptance letter, if available (on tertiary letterhead)
- Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians death certificates, if applicable (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, proof of unemployment from Department of Labour if unemployed, SASSA confirmation letter if applicable) (certified copies)
Note: if you have not yet received your Matric final results or University acceptance letter, you may apply without it and submit the outstanding documents within 3 days after the release of Grade 12 results in January 2026.
Applications must be submitted via email to: Externalbursaries@dalrrd.gov.za (Insert the words “DALRRD Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).