CETA Thapelo Madibeng Bursary Scheme 2026: Applications Now Open

The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) has opened applications for the Thapelo Madibeng Bursary Scheme for 2026.

This bursary is for unemployed South African students who want to study built-environment qualifications at a public institution of higher learning in South Africa.

If you need financial support to study in the construction and built-environment sector, this bursary may help you.

What Does the CETA Bursary Cover?

The Thapelo Madibeng Bursary provides financial assistance for the following:

• Tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks
• Accommodation and meals
• Transport fees (with conditions)
• Research allowance for Master’s and PhD students only

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the CETA Thapelo Madibeng Bursary, you must meet all the requirements below:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently unemployed
• Plan to study towards a built-environment qualification
• Study at a South African public institution
• Have a minimum overall average of 50%
• Come from a household with a total income of less than R600 000 per year

Required Documents

You must submit all the following documents when applying:

• Certified copy of your South African ID
• Matric certificate or statement of results (for first-year applicants)
• Latest tertiary academic record (for returning students)
• Proof of acceptance from your institution
• Certified copies of parents’ or guardians’ IDs
• Proof of parents’ or guardians’ income (latest payslip or similar)
• Affidavit confirming unemployment

Make sure all documents are clear and certified.

How to Apply

• Applications are submitted online only via INDICIUM
• Email applications will not be accepted
• Only applications for the 2026 academic year will be considered
• Only public institutions of higher learning are accepted

Application Link

Apply online here:
👉 https://indicium.ceta.org.za/Pages/OnlineRegistration/OnlineBursaryRegistration.aspx

You can also visit the CETA website, click on INDICIUM, and select the bursary application option.

Important Dates

• Opening date: 05 January 2026 at 08:00
• Closing date: 30 January 2026 at 00:00

Late applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

If you have questions about the bursary, contact CETA at:
📧 [email protected]

Conclusion

Apply as early as possible and make sure all documents are uploaded correctly. Missing or unclear documents can cause your application to be rejected.

This bursary is a great opportunity for unemployed students who want to build a career in the construction and built-environment sector.