If you want to study courses in the Human Settlements related fields then this scholarship from the national Department of Human Settlements could be perfect for you.
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If you want to study courses in the Human Settlements related fields then this scholarship from the national Department of Human Settlements could be perfect for you.
Applications open on the 22nd December 2025 and close on the 7th January 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- South African
- Exceptional matric results
- Students requiring financial support
- Youth and undergraduate (No previous tertiary qualification)
Application Requirements
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Application form printed from the Department of Human Settlements website
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Certified copy of your identity document
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Certified copy of June/December Matric results
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Proof of residence
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Provisional or acceptance letter from the institution of higher learning.
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Proof of financial status i.e. parents' or guardians' salary slip
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Certified copies of your parents/guardian's identity documents
Funding is Available or the Following Fields:
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Architecture/ Architectural Technology
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Construction Management/Construction Science
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Civil Engineering
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Geographical Information Systems
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Town and Regional Planning/Urban and Rural Studies
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Quantity Survey/Land Survey/ Building Survey
Items Paid by the Human Settlements Scholarship
Covers the following:
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Registration
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Tuition Fees
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Prescribed textbooks and course material
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Residence
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Meals
Does not cover the following:
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Stipend/monthly allowance
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Transport Costs
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Photocopying
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Bridging Courses
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Membership Affiliations
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Laundry Services
Get full details on the Department of Human Settlements website.
HOW TO APPLY
Download Application Form together with supporting document to [email protected] before the closing date (07 January 2026).
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