The Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) invites qualifying unemployed learners to apply for bursaries for the 2026 academic year.

Who should apply?

• Learners currently in Grade 12 or who completed matric intending to study qualifications selected for the 2026 intake (see qualification list below).
• Currently registered students at universities and colleges and who require funding for the 2026 academic year
• Aviation students with valid SPL, PPL or CPL.
• Commercial divers with matric (Senior Certificate).
• Applicants must be studying or intending to study at a University (Public and Accredited Private Institutions), University of Technology, and either Public and
• Private Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges. This includes Accredited Aviation and Diving Schools.

What qualifications does the TETA bursary cover

Qualifications funded through the TETA bursary are dictated by emerging industry needs, hence they change from time to time.

What does the TETA bursary cover?

• Tuition
• Accommodation on or off campus
• Transport (where applicable)
• Books
• Meals

How to apply? 

All applications should only be done online and the online application system can be accessed through the TETA website (www.teta.org.za).
The link to the TETA Online Bursary Application System: Apply here:  APPLY HERE
Bursary guidelines are available on the TETA website (www.teta.org.za) under TETA 2025/2026 Unemployed Bursary Learner Support.
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE THE ONLINE BURSARY APPLICATION SYSTEM. NO HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Additional requirements:

• Applicants must be South African citizens and Permanent Resident.
• Applicants for the aforementioned qualifications may be preferred.
• Applications to ensure all required documents are included in the application.

Closing date: 24 September 2025

NOTE: WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED. DOCUMENTS TO ENSURE THEIR APPLICATION IS PROPERLY CONSIDERED.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the application. For enquiries, contact 011 577 7018/7093/7089/7033/7004/7042