The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) Bursary 2025 — The RSR invites young South Africans aged 15–35 to apply for the RSR Undergraduate Bursary Programme for the 2025 academic year. This bursary supports students pursuing studies at recognised and accredited institutions such as TVET Colleges, Universities of Technology, and Public or Private Universities.
About the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)
The Railway Safety Regulator is a public entity established under the Railway Safety Act (Act No. 30 of 2024). Its mandate is to regulate, oversee, and enforce safety across all South African railway operations, including cross-border operators entering the country.
Fields of Study Funded
- Electrical, Civil & Mechanical Engineering
- Information Technology
- Human Resources Management
- Media & Communications
- Law
- Financial Management
- Internal Audit
- Supply Chain Management
- Risk Management
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen aged 15–35 years
- Not funded by any other bursary or sponsorship
- Must be available for interviews when required
- Must be willing to sign a bursary agreement
- Must submit proof of registration or admission
- First-year applicants must submit Grade 11 or Grade 12 mid-term results with at least 65% average
Required Documents
- Certified admission/registration letter
- Certified academic record or Grade 11/12 mid-term results
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Motivational letter
- Official fee quotation for the academic year
Applications with missing or expired documents will be rejected.
How to Apply
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Closing Date: 23 December 2025
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Who can apply? — South African citizens aged 15–35 pursuing undergraduate studies.
- Are first-year applicants eligible? — Yes, but they must provide Grade 11 or Grade 12 mid-term results.
- Does the bursary cover all study fields? — Only fields listed under the funded categories.
- Is funding guaranteed? — No. The RSR may withdraw the bursary at its discretion.
- Can I apply if I already have a bursary? — No, only unfunded students are eligible.