TETA Unemployed Bursary
Applicants must be South African citizens aged 18–35, unemployed, studying at a qualifying public tertiary institution, meet the stated academic criteria and have total household income below R350,000 per annum.
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About
The bursary supports unemployed learners accepted to study at accredited institutions of higher learning in South Africa. It is for full-time or part-time study in transport-related careers, including aviation training and diving programmes.
What it covers
- Electrical, Electronic and Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Logistics, Road Transport, Supply Chain, Transportation and Transport Economics
- Risk Management, Operations Management and Business Administration
- Maritime and Nautical Studies, Maritime Law and Marine Engineering
- Information Technology, Accounting and Financial Management
- Health and Safety Management and Law
- Aeronautical Engineering, pilot and instructor ratings, ATPL studies and commercial diving
Who can apply
South African citizen
Aged 18 to 35 years
Currently unemployed
Studying at a public tertiary institute in South Africa: university, university of technology, TVET college or accredited flying school
Studying towards an NQF level 6 qualification or above in a listed field
Minimum overall average of 50% in the previous year's studies
Total household income below R350,000 per annum
Submit one application per qualification
Documents to prepare
Certified ID copy with certification stamp not older than 3 months
Proof of registration, acceptance letter or admission
Valid accreditation for private institutions, including aviation and diving students
Latest academic record with institution stamp
Certified matric results or certificate for first-year students
Valid Private Pilot License when applying for CPL, with issue and expiry dates visible
Valid CPL for Instructor or Instrument Rating, with issue and expiry dates visible
Valid CPL for Instructor or Instrument Rating endorsement for ATPL Hour Building or CPL with ATPL Subjects, with issue and expiry dates visible
Medical examination results for Diving programmes (Class IV, III, II)
Certified copies of parents' or guardians' ID documents
Parents' or guardians' proof of income, such as a recent payslip
How to apply
- 1Apply online; the application link will be provided.
- 2Submit clear copies of all compulsory supporting documents with the application.
Sources
Official sourceTransport Education Training Authority TETAChecked against teta.org.za on 14 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.