South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Bursary 2026

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), established on in 1998, is a public entity and agency of the Department of Transport (DoT). The national aviation authority is responsible for overseeing civil aviation and governing investigations of aviation accidents and incidents. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is inviting students to apply for theirbursaryprogramme, for the2026 academic year.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):Cadet Pilot Training applicants: You must be a South African citizenYou must be between 18 and 35 years oldYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must achieve a minimum of Level 6 or 7 for Mathematics (Pure) and Physical Science in MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying towards a Cadet Pilot qualification: Fixed Wing or Helicopter Pilot TrainingYou must have proven financial needYou must be passionate about engineering and innovationYou must be passionate about aviation and be committed to excellenceYou must have a strong work ethic and high disciplineYou must be dedicated and motivated Aircraft Maintenance Engineering applicants: You must be a South African citizenYou must be between 18 and 35 years oldYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must achieve a minimum of Level 6 or 7 for Mathematics (Pure) and Physical Science in MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying towards a Aircraft Maintenance Engineering qualificationYou must be accepted or provisional accepted to study at a recognised and accredited institution in South AfricaYou must have a strong academic recordYou must have proven financial needYou must be passionate about engineering and innovationYou must be dedicated and technically inclined Aeronautical Engineering applicants: You must be a South African citizenYou must be between 18 and 35 years oldYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must achieve a minimum of Level 6 or 7 for Mathematics (Pure) and Physical Science in MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying towards an Aeronautical Engineering qualificationYou must be accepted or provisional accepted to study at a recognised and accredited institution in South AfricaYou must have a strong academic recordYou must have proven financial needYou must be passionate about engineering and innovation

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Applications must be submitted online at:SACAA Bursary Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SACAA bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Latest academic results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)Parent or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)Motivational letter to support your application(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)