Artisan Training Institute (ATI) Bursaries 2026 – Technical Skills Support for Engineering Trades

ATI’s bursary opportunities are donor-funded and have limited intake with varying timelines. 

No official dates for 2026 have yet been published. Prepare your documents early and register your interest to receive updates.

About the Artisan Training Institute

The Artisan Training Institute (ATI) was established in 1982 and is recognised as a technical skills training provider in Gauteng and by the United Nations University as a Regional Centre of Expertise. 

The ATI’s mission is to develop skilled artisans through practical engineering training and community impact.

Fields of Study Funded

The ATI offers bursaries for training in key engineering trades via short‑course programmes such as:

• Engineering Trade Knowledge Component Course 1 (remote)
  
• NATED subjects programmes (online/distance learning)

These bursaries support foundational technical qualifications aligned with industry needs.

Benefits for Recipients

Participants receive bursary support valued between R5,000 and R10,000, depending on the specific programme. 

The support covers course fees, remote online access, and assessments. The bursary is administered by the Knowledge Trust.

Eligibility Criteria 

You must meet all of the following:

• Be a South African citizen
  
• Have completed Matric with Mathematics, or an equivalent N3 qualification to enrol in N4-level studies
  
• Demonstrate genuine interest in pursuing an engineering trade-based qualification
  Applications will not be considered if the criteria are not fully met. 

How to Apply

1. Visit ATI’s official site or the Knowledge Trust portal to check for bursary intake announcements.
   
2. Register for the bursary form online—some programmes use WhatsApp-based applications.
   
3. When prompted “Where did you hear about bursaries?”, enter “www.bursariesafrica.co.za.”
   
4. Complete all required fields and upload your documents before the closing date.

Required Documents

Include a clear copy of:

• South African ID or birth certificate
  
• Matric certificate (showing Mathematics pass) or N3 certificate
  
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  Incomplete applications or missing documentation may not be considered.

Closing Date

The 2026 application window has not yet been published. 

In past cycles, bursaries opened intermittently and closed with limited spots in the early months of the year. Monitor ATI or Knowledge Trust for official dates.

Contact Details

For accurate updates and queries, contact:

Artisan Training Foundation (ATI donor programme administrator)

• Tel: +27 11 472 3443
  
• Email: [email protected]