SACPLAN Bursary 2025-2026
ABOUT THE COMPANY – SACPLAN
The South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) was appointed by the Minister of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform as a statutory council to regulate the Planning Profession. SACPLAN ensures that quality standards are maintained within the planning profession by identifying planning profession work for registered planners to undertake.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & COVERAGE VALUE
The SACPLAN bursary will be awarded to those studying towards a planning qualification.
Bursaries are provided up to a maximum of R40,000 per annum to assist students with tuition fees.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric
- Registered or accepted to study at an accredited planning school
- Studying towards a planning qualification (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- High academic achiever
- Proven financial need
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
- Download and complete the SACPLAN Bursary Application Form (.pdf).
- 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 disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Proof of registration/acceptance from an accredited planning program/school (on tertiary letterhead)
- Current tertiary students: the latest academic record/transcript (on tertiary letterhead) (certified copy)
- Breakdown of costs for the study program for the year
- 3 months latest bank statements from the person currently paying for your studies
- Full CV (of background and working experience)
- Personal statement/motivational letter (max 2 pages)
- Two written references
NB: Please write your ID number in the top right-hand corner of every page of your supporting documents and application form.
Complete application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted in one of the following ways:
- Email: jcummins@sacplan.co.za (Attention: Mr. Martin Lewis)
- Hand-delivered:Chief Executive Officer The South African Council for Planners International Business Gateway Office Park Cnr New Road & 6th Road, Midridge Office Park Block G, 1st Floor Midrand 1685 (Attention: Mr. Martin Lewis)
- Post:Chief Executive Officer The South African Council for Planners P.O. Box 1084 Halfway House Midrand 1685 Attention: Mr. Martin Lewis
CLOSING DATE 31 January. (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact SACPLAN directly: The South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) Contact Person: Mr. Martin Lewis (CEO) Tel: 011 318 0405/ 0460/ 0437 Email: mlewis@sacplan.co.za
