The Department of Human Settlements invites eligible matriculants to apply for its 2027 Scholarship Programme. It supports full-time study in Human Settlements and Built Environment fields. Applications close on 30 November 2026.
Closing date: 30 November 2026
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: Department of Human Settlements
- Opportunity type: Government scholarship
- Who it’s for: Eligible matriculants seeking full-time study in Human Settlements or Built Environment fields for the 2027 academic year. The official notice does not set out nationality or citizenship conditions; South African applicants should check the form and confirm any uncertainty with the Department.
- Study level: Full-time degree or diploma study; undergraduate level indicated by the matriculant audience and form.
- Location: South Africa
- Academic year: 2027
- Closing date: 30 November 2026
- Last verified: 2026-11-12
High-value notes (read this first)
The scholarship is for full-time study.
The application form states that successful candidates will be expected to sign a bursary contract.
The official call gives no funding amount or breakdown.
About the sponsor
The Department of Human Settlements is a South African national government department. Its stated public purpose includes providing decent shelter with amenities closer to economic opportunities. This scholarship is connected to that work: DHS invites matriculants to pursue full-time study in Human Settlements and Built Environment fields. The official notice does not provide further programme background.
What it covers
Not specified in the official call or application form.
Eligible fields
- Human Settlements
- Built Environment
- Town and Regional Planning (given as an example on the form)
- Quantity Surveying (given as an example on the form)
Eligibility
- Be an eligible matriculant.
- Intend to pursue full-time study in a Human Settlements or Built Environment field.
- The official notice does not specify nationality or citizenship conditions.
Documents to prepare
- Completed DHS scholarship application form
- Identity document
- Matric/June results
- Provisional or acceptance letter from an institution of higher learning
- Parent’s proof of income
Closing date
30 November 2026
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not submit an incomplete or late application; the form says these will not be considered.
- Do not omit the listed supporting documents: the form identifies four required items.
- Do not rely on the older email or deadline shown in extracted text from the PDF; the current form page and official call give the 2027 application email and 30 November 2026 deadline.
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against the Department of Human Settlements’ official 2027 call and its linked application form on 12 November 2026.
How to apply
- Download the application form from the official DHS scholarship page.
- Complete the form in block letters and provide concise answers.
- Attach the documents listed in the form: identity document, matric/June results, provisional or acceptance letter from a higher-learning institution, and a parent’s proof of income.
- Sign the declaration; if you are still a minor, the form also provides for a parent or guardian’s signature.
- Email the completed form and supporting documents to dhs2027scholarship@thenkalagroup.co.za before 30 November 2026.