High-performing student-athletes who intend to study at the University of Pretoria can apply for TuksSport’s 2027 Sport Performance Support Bursary. The programme supports athletes across a wide range of sporting codes while they complete full-time academic studies.
At a glance
- Provider: University of Pretoria TuksSport
- Study level: Full-time University of Pretoria studies
- Applicant type: High-performing student-athletes
- Closing date: 31 July 2026
Sports covered
The supported codes include archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, canoeing, chess, cricket, cycling, fencing, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, judo, karate, netball, rowing, rugby, squash, swimming, tennis, trampoline, triathlon, volleyball and wrestling.
Eligibility
- Be accepted for the intended full-time course at the University of Pretoria.
- Join, participate in and excel in an eligible TuksSport discipline.
- Apply for support under only one sporting code.
- Meet the university’s academic and sport-performance expectations.
- Applicants under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the application.
Required documents
The application requests detailed sporting and academic information. Applicants should prepare their latest school or academic results, a sport CV, performance history and supporting evidence requested in the online form.
What it covers
The University of Pretoria describes this as Sport Performance Support awarded according to available funds and club priorities. The official page does not publish a fixed bursary value or a standard list of covered expenses. Awards apply for one academic year and recipients must reapply annually.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for more than one sport code.
- Submitting incomplete or inaccurate performance information.
- Assuming admission to UP automatically secures a sport bursary.
- Missing the separate academic-programme admission deadline.
Closing date
31 July 2026. Late Sport Performance Support applications are excluded from the award process.
How to apply
- Confirm that UP offers your chosen full-time academic programme and sporting code.
- Complete the separate University of Pretoria admission process where required.
- Open the TuksSport 2027 online application from the official page.
- Provide complete academic and sporting information and submit by 31 July 2026.