Closing date: 30 November 2026

The Department of Human Settlements is inviting qualifying matriculants to apply for its 2027 Scholarship Programme. If you want to study in a human settlements related field and need financial support to do it, this is your opportunity. Applications opened on 2 November 2026 and close on 30 November 2026.

Fields of Study Funded

The scholarship covers the following qualifications:

• Civil Engineering
• Town and Regional Planning
• Urban and Rural Studies
• Architecture
• Architectural Technology
• Construction Management
• Construction Science
• Geographical Information Systems
• Quantity Surveying
• Building Surveying
• Land Surveying

Who Can Apply

You qualify if you:

• Are a South African citizen
• Have exceptional matric results
• Need financial support to study
• Are a young person with no previous tertiary qualification

What the Scholarship Covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks and course material
• Residence
• Meals

What the Scholarship Does Not Cover

Please plan for these costs yourself, as they are not funded:

• Stipend or monthly allowance
• Transport costs
• Photocopying
• Bridging courses
• Membership affiliations
• Laundry services

What You Need to Apply

Prepare the following documents before you submit:

• The application form, printed from the Department of Human Settlements website
• A copy of your Identity Document
• A copy of your June or December matric results
• A provisional or acceptance letter from a public institution of higher learning
• Proof of financial status, such as a parent or guardian’s salary slip

How to Apply

Download the application form from the Department’s website, complete it, attach your supporting documents, and email everything to dhs2027scholarship@thenkalagroup.co.za before the closing date. Applications that are incomplete or submitted late may not be considered, so check each document carefully before you send.

With less than three weeks left, do not wait until the last day. Gather your documents now, especially your proof of financial status and your acceptance letter, as these can take time to obtain.

Download the Application Form

www.dhs.gov.za

Email Your Application

dhs2027scholarship@thenkalagroup.co.za

Need More Information?

Visit the Department’s website at www.dhs.gov.za or call the toll free line on 0800 1 (HOUSE) 46873. You can also follow the Department on X at @The_DHS and on Facebook at Department of Human Settlements.

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