Department of Human Settlements invites eligible South Africans to apply for Scholarships 2026.
Closing date: 07 January 2026
Department of Human Settlements Scholarships 2026
This scholarship is aimed at supporting academically strong but financially needy undergraduate students who want to build careers that contribute directly to housing delivery, urban development, and spatial transformation in South Africa.
The Department of Human Settlements Scholarship Programme is a fully funded academic support initiative designed to develop scarce skills in the built environment and planning sectors.
The programme focuses on:
- Youth development
- Transformation in the built environment
- Addressing skills shortages in housing and settlement planning
- Supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Fields of Study Funded
Funding is available for studies in the following Human Settlements–related disciplines:
- Architecture / Architectural Technology
- Construction Management / Construction Science
- Civil Engineering
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Town and Regional Planning / Urban and Rural Studies
- Quantity Surveying / Land Surveying / Building Surveying
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the 2026 Human Settlements Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must have exceptional Matric results
- Must be an undergraduate student
- Must not have completed any previous tertiary qualification
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must be a youth applicant
Covered Costs
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed textbooks and course material
- University residence accommodation
- Meals
Not Covered
- Monthly stipend or allowance
- Transport costs
- Photocopying
- Bridging courses
- Membership affiliations
- Laundry services
How to apply
Email the completed application form and all supporting documents to: scholarships2026@dhs.gov.za
Download Scholarship Application form here
Note: Late applications will not be considered.
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