SCIENCE, ENGINEERING &IT
AECI
The company provides products and services to a range of customers in the mining, water treatment, plant and animal health, food and beverage, infrastructure, and general industrial sectors. They offer bursaries for students in related fields, including chemistry, food science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and mining engineering.
WHO CAN APPLY South African matriculants or matric pupils who intend studying one of the above courses at a tertiary institution in SA.
Applicants must have an above-average academic record. After graduation, bursary recipients must complete a graduate development work-back period of 12 months, depending on opportunities and company requirements.
WHAT’S COVERED Tuition, prescribed textbooks, accommodation and meals.
WHERE TO APPLY Email bursaries@aeciworld.com for information.
SASOL
The SA-based chemical and energy firm offers bursaries in several fields, including chemical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, geology, mathematics and mining engineering.
WHO CAN APPLY South African matriculants or matric pupils who’ll be studying full time towards a bachelor’s degree (BSc or BEng) in one of the fields of study in SA.
Applicants must have at least 70% for mathematics, 70% for physical science and 60% for English and have passed all other subjects
WHAT’S COVERED The Sasol Undergraduate University bursary covers registration, tuition, exam fees, accommodation in residence or equivalent amount for private accommodation, meals, about R12 000 a year for books and an allowance.
The Sasol University of Technology bursary covers the same costs as the university bursary, and students will be able to complete their practical training at Sasol if necessary.
WHERE TO APPLY sasolbursaries.com/register
ABSA FELLOWSHIP
The financial services group offers bursaries in these fields: engineering, science and technology, mathematics, digital and data design, among others.
WHO CAN APPLY South African citizens and citizens of Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia who are in matric or have matriculated and are aged between 18 and 25. Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65% in matric and must be studying or intend to study full time towards an undergraduate degree and have been accepted at one of these universities: University of Cape Town, University of Stellenbosch, University of Johannesburg,
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University of the Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria or University of Kwa-Zulu-Natal. Students will have to take part in Absa’s leadership development programme.
WHAT'S COVERED Tuition, textbooks, educational equipment, laptop, accommodation, meal allowance and a monthly stipend.
WHERE TO APPLY Register at Student Village (studentvillage.co.za) then apply at absafellowship.sv.co.za/pages/login.