Closing Date: 7 January 2026
The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) has opened applications for the Scholarship Programme, offering full financial support to qualifying South African youth pursuing studies in built environment and human settlements–related fields.
📅 Key Dates
- Applications Open: 22 December 2025
- Applications Close: 7 January 2026 (No late applications accepted)
⏳ Early application is strongly encouraged.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have excellent matric results
- Be a youth applicant entering undergraduate studies
- Have no previous tertiary qualification
- Demonstrate financial need
📄 Required Documents
Ensure all documents are ready before applying:
- DHS Scholarship application form (from official website)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of June/December Matric results
- Proof of residence
- Provisional acceptance letter from an accredited institution
- Proof of household income (parent/guardian salary slip)
- Certified copies of parent/guardian IDs
📌 Incomplete applications will not be considered.
🎓 Funded Fields of Study
The scholarship supports qualifications aligned with Human Settlements development, including:
- Architecture / Architectural Technology
- Construction Management / Construction Science
- Civil Engineering
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Town & Regional Planning / Urban & Rural Studies
- Quantity Surveying / Land Surveying / Building Surveying
💰 What the Scholarship Covers
✅ Covered Costs
- Registration fees
- Full tuition fees
- Prescribed textbooks & study material
- Student accommodation (residence)
- Meals
❌ Not Covered
- Monthly stipends or allowances
- Transport costs
- Photocopying
- Bridging courses
- Professional memberships
- Laundry services
📝 How to Apply
Applicants must apply directly via the Department of Human Settlements:
👉 Official Website: www.dhs.gov.za
⚠️ Beware of scams – DHS applications are free of charge.
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