Boogertman + Partners is Africa’s largest architecture firm.

Renowned for their locally and internationally acclaimed work, they offer a diverse range of services including architecture, interior design, urban design, and graphic design.

With offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Durban (South Africa), and Kenya, Boogertman + Partners boasts a collaborative team of designers, architects, technicians, and specialists who work together to deliver innovative and contextually sensitive solutions across Africa and the Middle East.

About the Boogertman + Partners Bursary

Boogertman + Partners is Africa’s largest architecture firm, founded in South Africa in 1982. 

The studio works in architecture, interior design, urban and graphic design, and supports emerging talent through bursaries, internships, and design education initiatives.

Fields of Study Funded

Eligible applicants must be entering or enrolled in Honours or Master’s studies in one of the following fields:

  1. Architecture
  2. Interior Design
  3. Landscape Architecture
  4. Urban Design

Benefits for Recipients

  • Financial support for postgraduate studies in your chosen design field
  • Exposure to a premier design firm, including potential mentorship and networking opportunities through studio engagement

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, applicants must:

  • Be enrolling in or currently studying an Honours or Master’s programme in Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Design
  • Meet academic requirements as per their university’s regulations (not explicitly detailed on the official site, but implied through postgraduate levels)

How to Apply

  1. Download and complete the official Bursary Application Form. (The form is available via Boogertman + Partners’ Education page or via bursary listings.)
  2. Email the completed form with required attachments to [email protected] using the subject line: “Bursary application — [Your Name] — [Field of Study]”

Required Documents

Ensure the following certified documents are included with your application:

  1. Grade 11 and Grade 12 year-end results (for first-year Honours applicants), or academic transcripts for current postgraduate students
  2. Confirmation of acceptance or registration at your tertiary institution
  3. Two testimonials (e.g., Head of Department or supervisor)
  4. A condensed portfolio of your design work (≤ 20 MB)
  5. A copy of your university’s fee statement
  6. A certified copy of your South African ID
  7. Any bursary service-agreement documents, if applicable

Closing Date

The closing date for the most recent cycle was Friday, 29 November 2024.

You must watch the official Education page on Boogertman + Partners’ website and local bursary portals closely in late 2025 to catch the updated 2026 deadline and apply early.

Contact Details

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