Basil Read Bursary

Basil Read Bursary

Basil Read bursaries are issued under a programme which was started with the aim of helping financially needing students to follow their dreams and continue their studies in light of their financial positions. Bursaries will be awarded within the following fields of study:

Civil Engineering (BSc/ BEng)
Mining Engineering (BSc/ BEng/ National Diploma)
Quantity Surveying (BSc/ BSc Hons)
The following expenses will be covered by the bursary award: registration fees, tuition, prescribed textbooks, stationery, accommodation and meals.

Basil Read Bursary Application Requirements

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):

South African citizen
Completed Matric
Studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study (second or later year of study)
Studying full-time at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
Achieved high results in Mathematics and Science
Passionate and enthusiastic about a career within the built environment

How To Apply for Basil Read bursaries?

Download and complete the Basil Read Bursary Application Form (.pdf)


Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):

ID document (certified copy)
Matric certificate (certified copy)
Latest tertiary academic results (certified copy)
Proof of enrollment in one of the above fields of study
Quote for all study fees from tertiary institution


Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Email: mallan@basilread.co.za

2) Post:
The Skills Development and Bursary Facilitator
Basil Read (Pty) Ltd
Private Bag X170
Bedfordview
2008