The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) invites all eligible students who are in need of financial help to apply for its annual bursary program.
Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) Bursary Details
Bursary Name: Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) Bursary
Provider: Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)
Eligible Fields:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Financial Management
- Human Resources Management
- Information Technology
- Internal Audit
- Law
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media and Communication
- Risk Management
- Supply Chain Management
Application Deadline: 17 January 2025
Funding Amount: Not specified
Apply Here: Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) Bursary Application Form
About the Bursary Provider
The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) was established under the National Railway Safety Regulator Act, Act 16 of 2002, as an agency of the South African government.
Its primary responsibility is to regulate railway safety across the country and neighboring states whose railway operations extend into South Africa.
The organization ensures the safety of passengers, communities, and stakeholders.
The RSR operates from its headquarters in Bruma, Johannesburg, with an additional office in Cape Town CBD.
Eligibility Requirements for the RSR Bursary
To apply for the RSR Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be currently in Matric (2024) or have completed Matric
- Must be between 15 and 35 years old
- Must be studying or planning to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the specified fields
- Must be enrolled or accepted at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (including TVET Colleges, Universities of Technology, and Private or Public Universities)
- Must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in Grade 11 final or Matric mid-term results (if entering the first year in 2025)
- Must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in the current year of study (if already studying)
- Must not be receiving any other financial sponsorship or bursary from another organization or institution
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the official application form.
Required Documents:
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of Matric latest results (if currently in Matric)
- Certified copy of Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
- Certified copy of full academic record, including most recent results/transcripts (if currently studying)
- Certified copy of proof of tertiary registration/admission
- Quotation of academic year’s tuition fees
- Motivational letter explaining why you should be awarded the bursary
Application Deadline & Contact Details
Closing Date: 17 January 2025
For any queries related to the bursary program, please contact the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) directly:
Email: bursaries@rsr.org.za