Arup (Arup Group Limited), founded in 1946 by Sir Ove Arup, is a global professional services firm that provides planning, design, engineering, consulting, and project management services in the built environment sector.
Headquartered in London, UK, Arup employs over 13,000 staff members across 92 offices in 35 countries, with a presence in Africa, Europe, Australasia, East Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East.
The Arup Education Trust, established in 2011, aims to improve the lives of previously disadvantaged students through education. The trust is dedicated to helping female students advance their skills, ensuring that at least half of the beneficiaries are women.
About the Arup Bursary Programme – Fields Covered
The Arup Education Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2025 academic year. Bursaries are available for degree qualifications in the Built Environment field, including:
- Architecture
- Construction Studies
- Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Town Planning
This bursary aims to support students with strong academic merit who lack financial funding.
Eligibility Requirements for the Arup Bursary
To apply, you need to meet these criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be from a designated group per South Africa’s B-BBEE codes (Black African, Coloured, Indian/Asian, disabled)
- Have completed Matric
- Be studying towards a degree in the built environment field (1st-year students are welcome to apply)
- Be studying at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- Have a strong academic record
- Have a total combined household income of LESS than R30,000 per month
How to Apply for the Arup Bursary
Submit your application online at: https://arupedutrust.org/application-form/
Enter “busa.hlayiso.com” when asked how you heard about the Arup Bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following documents with your completed application form:
- ID document/ID card (both sides, certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full university academic record, including latest transcripts (on institution’s letterhead)
- Most recent university tuition statement (on institution’s letterhead)
- Parents’ or guardians’ proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, SASSA grant slip if applicable)
- 2 contactable references (full name, organization, contact number, and their relationship to you)
Note: Supporting documents must be submitted in PDF format and must not be larger than 2MB each.
Closing Date
31 December 2024 – make sure to apply before this date to be considered.
Contact Details
For any queries related to this bursary programme, contact Arup directly:
- Tel: 011 218 7600
- Email: [email protected]