Department of Human Settlements – Scholarship Programme 2027

The scholarship programme aims to support the development of skills needed in South Africa’s Human Settlements and Built Environment sectors. It is intended for prospective students planning to pursue relevant full-time qualifications during the 2027 academic year.

Applicants must identify their preferred qualification and intended institution in the application form. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a bursary contract. The department has not specified the number of scholarships or a monetary funding value in its announcement.

• Must be an eligible matriculant intending to pursue full\-time studies\.
• Intended studies must be in a Human Settlements or Built Environment\-related field\.
• Applicants must provide matric or June examination results\.
• Applicants must provide a provisional or final acceptance letter from an institution of higher learning\.
• Applicants must submit proof of a parent’s or guardian’s income\.
• Successful candidates will be required to sign a bursary contract\.

Applicants must have matric results and intend to study a relevant full\-time qualification in the Human Settlements or Built Environment fields\.

The official announcement does not provide a detailed list of eligible qualifications or a specific minimum matric mark\. Applicants should confirm that their intended course qualifies before applying\.

According to the official application form, applicants must attach:

• Completed DHS Scholarship Application Form.
• Copy of their identity document.
• Matric or June examination results.
• Provisional or acceptance letter from an institution of higher learning.
• Parent’s proof of income.

1. Download the official DHS Scholarship Application Form\. 2. Complete the form using block letters\. 3. Provide your personal details, intended qualification and institution\. 4. Complete the motivation section explaining why you should be considered\. 5. Attach all four supporting documents listed in the form\. 6. Email the completed application and supporting documents to **dhs2027scholarship@thenkalagroup\.co\.za** before the closing date\.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered\. Keep a copy of your submitted application for your records\.