SAIBPP Bursary 2027, Requirements & Application

Key facts

Status: Applications open Closes 16 October 2026
Provider: SAIBPP
Study level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, High school
Academic year: 2027
Last checked: September 2026

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open and close on 16 October 2026.

Written by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)

Reviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified

Open · closes 16 October 2026 · 13 days left Latest update ↓

The South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP) is the professional body that promotes transformation in the property industry. Its bursary fund, now in its eighth year, has provided more than R10 million in funding to students studying property-related degrees, and pairs bursars with mentors in the industry.

About the SAIBPP Bursary

The bursary covers full tuition fees and, where funds allow, study material, allowances and accommodation. It funds full-time undergraduate and postgraduate study up to Honours level in:

Property Studies
Property Development
Property Management
Property Valuation and Management
Real Estate
Finance with a property specialisation, and other related qualifications

Recipients become SAIBPP student members and are expected to take part in the institute’s community initiatives and mentorship programme.

SAIBPP Bursary eligibility requirements

South African citizen.
Currently in Matric, or have completed Matric.
Studying, or intending to study, full-time for one of the qualifications above at any institution of higher learning in South Africa.
Strong academic results and demonstrated financial need.

Selection is based on two criteria: financial need and academic potential.

How to apply for the SAIBPP Bursary

Download the SAIBPP bursary application form from saibpp.co.za or request it from info@saibpp.co.za.
Complete the form and gather: a certified copy of your ID; your Grade 11 results, Matric results and current-year results if you are already studying; proof of your parents’ or guardians’ income; two testimonials, one from an educational official such as a teacher or lecturer and one from a community leader; and a motivational essay of no more than 500 words.
Email everything to learningandgrowth@saibpp.co.za with the subject line “SAIBPP BURSARY FUND 2027”.
Submit before 16 October 2026. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed before awards are confirmed.

SAIBPP Bursary closing date

Applications for 2027 close on 16 October 2026. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.

Contact details

Applications: learningandgrowth@saibpp.co.za
Enquiries: info@saibpp.co.za
Telephone: 010 109 4888
Website: www.saibpp.co.za

Property students should also apply to the SAPOA bursary and to the large property companies’ schemes. See our commerce bursaries list for those that are still open.

FAQs

1. When does the SAIBPP bursary close for 2027? +

16 October 2026. Applications are emailed to learningandgrowth@saibpp.co.za with the subject line 'SAIBPP BURSARY FUND 2027'.

2. Who qualifies? +

South African citizens in Matric or who have completed Matric, studying or intending to study full-time for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree (up to Honours) in a property-related field at any South African institution of higher learning, who can show financial need and academic potential.

3. Which courses count as property-related? +

Property studies, property development, property management, property valuation and management, real estate, property finance and closely related qualifications such as quantity surveying or urban planning with a property focus.

4. What does it cover? +

Full tuition, and where funds allow, study material, allowances and accommodation.

5. What documents do I need? +

Your ID, Grade 11, Matric and current-year results, proof of your parents' or guardians' income, two testimonials (one from a teacher or lecturer and one from a community leader) and a motivational essay of no more than 500 words.

6. Are there conditions? +

Recipients become SAIBPP student members and take part in the institute's community and mentorship activities.

7. Who do I contact? +

info@saibpp.co.za or 010 109 4888.

Update note (checked September 2026): applications for the 2027 academic year are open and close on 16 October 2026.

Checked the requirements and closing date? Apply directly with the provider.

Apply on the provider’s website

Or send your application by email:

learningandgrowth@saibpp.co.za

Put SAIBPP BURSARY FUND 2027 in the subject line.

About SAIBPP

Professional body (property sector transformation)

The South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP) is a professional body that promotes transformation, investment and opportunity in South Africa's property sector. SAIBPP was established to address the historical imbalances and challenges black property practitioners have…

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