Bursaries for University Study

AECI Ltd
Scholarship Officer
P O Box 112, Johannesburg 2000
Who can apply: Engineering : Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical (lt & heavy current) and Electro-Mechanical. Service obligation - 1 year for every 2 years (or part thereof) of study plus vacation training. No concurrent awards. Study at SA universities only.
Closing Date: 30 June - for completed forms.

AFROX
P O Box 905, 0001 Pretoria
Who can apply: We are looking for people with self-confidence, initiative, drive and creativity; people who understand the challenge of the commercial world to become tomorrow’s business leader. Afrox offers bursaries to learners from their 2nd year of study, in the fields of Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering and Chemical engineering. Degree Requirements: Engineering – Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical

Apply online on by the 31 July. All applications must include an application form, cv, matric results, academic records and a copy of your ID.

Anglo-Alpha Bursaries
Senior Personnel Officer
P O Box 781868, 2146 Sandton
Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical (Lt & heavy current) and Chemical. All students studying at any recognised SA university. Year-for-year service contract.
Closing Date: 31 July - for completed forms.

Atomic Energy Corporation of SA Ltd (AEC)
P O Box 582, 0001 Pretoria
Who can apply: Engineering: Chemical, Electronic, Industrial, Mechanical and Metallurgical. All SA students studying at any SA university. Matric with Maths and Science on (HG). After completion of studies must work for the Company for period equal to tenure of bursary. Award based on academic merit. Vacation employment compulsory.
Closing Date: 15 June for completed forms.

Anglo American Corporation of SA and De Beers Consolidated Mines
a) Group Vocational Scholarships
Senior Personnel Officer
Scholarship and Bursary Unit
P O Box 61587, 2107 Marshalltown
Who can apply: Engineering: (Hons) Mining, Metallurgy, Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical (Heavy current). For any university in SA offering this degree. Must work on Company mines during summer vacations and for 2 years after graduation
Closing Date: 30 June - for completed forms.

b) Bridging Programme Bursaries
Senior Personnel Officer
Scholarship and Bursary Unit
P O Box 61587, 2107 Marshalltown
Who can apply: Engineering: (Hons) Mining, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical (Heavy current). Black and coloured students who have potential to obtain university degree, but due to an educationally disadvantaged background would benefit from attending a one-year full-time bridging programme before enrolling as 1st time university students. For the following universities only: - Wits, UCT and Natal (Durban). Must be SA Citizens.
Closing Date: 30 September for completed forms.

BKS Inc Bursary Fund
Personnel Manager
P O Box 31865,2017 Braamfontein
Who can apply: Engineering: Civil, Mechanical and Electrical (Lt and heavy current). All students studying at any SA university. Awarded on academic merit. Service obligation after completion studies.
Closing Date: 30 June - for completed forms.

NAMDEB Diamond Corporation Bursary Scheme
Chief Training Officer (Non-Technical)
P O Box 996, Oranjemund, Namibia
Who can apply: Engineering: Mining/Metallurgy/Electrical (Heavy current)/Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical. Only students who are Namibian citizens studying at any SA university. After completion of studies service obligation equivalent to years of sponsorship.
Closing Date: Submit applications(ie. complete CV) by 31 July.

CareerWise

André Britz

Fax: 086 602 8949

Email:

Who can apply: Various bursaries available. Please send short CV and full Academic Record.

CGCSA FoodBev

Consumer Goods Training Institute

P O Box 41417, Craighall, 2024

For attention: Mrs Glenda Connoll or email: or Fax: 011-9190064

Who can apply: Post-graduate students

CSIR
Bursary Section
Human Resource Services
P O Box 395,0001 Pretoria
Who can apply: Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Electronic and Electrical(Lt and Heavy current). All SA students with "A" or "B" symbols on (HG) for Maths and Science. Good general average. Service contract equal to period for which bursary was received.
Closing Date: 31 July - for completed forms.

De Beers Industrial Diamond Division
Bursary Officer
P O Box 1770,2135 Southdale
NB. Students must request application forms in writing form the above address.
Who can apply: Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Electrical (Lt current), Metallurgy (Physical Metallurgy)/Mineral Processing and Extractive. All matriculants/current undergraduate university students who display exceptional merit and who may be in need of financial assistance. 2 years obligatory service required after completion of degree. Compulsory vacation employment for a minimum uninterrupted period of 6 weeks a year.
Closing Date: 15 July - for completed forms.

City Council Bursaries
Port Elizabeth Transitional Local Council
Personnel Manager
P O Box 116, 6000 Port Elizabeth
Who can apply: BSc Engineering: Electrical (Heavy Current),Civil/Bachelor of Technology Electrical Engineering (B Tech Eng) with Mathematics Mandatory. All students studying at any recognised SA university. All years. Intended for those students who wish to join the Port Elizabeth municipal service after the successful completion of their studies. Bursars will be required to enter into a formal written agreement to serve the Council for a period equal to tenure of bursary. Vacation training, if available.
Closing Date: 15 July - for completed forms.

Engen Study Grant
Bursary Department
P O Box 32597, 2017 Braamfontein
Who can apply: Engineering: Chemical, Electrical(Lt and heavy current) and Mechanical. All SA 1st and 2nd year full-time students studying at any SA university. Award based on academic merit and financial need.
Closing Date: 31 October - for completed forms.

Eskom Bursaries
a)Eskom (Bursary Scheme)
Human Resources Manager
Generation Business Management
Private Bag x7283, 1035 Witbank
Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical (Lt and heavy current), Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical and Chemical EXCEPT Mining. All SA students. Must work for the Company for period equal to tenure of bursary.
NB. Pre-university also offered.
Closing Date: 31 July - for completed forms.

b) Eskom (Bursary Scheme)
Human Resources Manager
Services Group
P O Box 8610, 2000 Johannesburg
Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical (Heavy current). All matriculants or graduate students who are SA citizens studying at a recognised SA university. Must work for the Company for period equal to tenure on completion of studies.
Closing Date: 31 July - for completed forms.

Exxaro

Apply online, (click on Career Opportunities, Bursaries).

Gencor Bursary Scheme
Manager: Bursaries
P O Box 61820, 2107 Marshalltown
Who can apply: Bachelor degree in: Mining, Metallurgical (Extractive/Physical), Chemical, Electronic, Electrical (Heavy current), and Mechanical. All matriculants with University Exemption - minimum C symbol (HG) for Maths and Science, or students already at university. Must be SA citizens. Vacation training will apply to certain disciplines.
Closing Date: 31 May - for completed forms.

Gold Fields of SA Bursary
Group Personnel Officer
P O Box 61525,2107 Marshalltown
Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical (Heavy current), Mining, Metallurgy, Chemical and Geology. All students studying at any Southern African university. Require Certificate of Fitness from Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases. Must work for the Company yera-for-year of bursary with minimum of 2 years after graduation. Vacation employment - 8 consecutive weeks per year.
Closing Date: 30 June - for completed forms.

Group 5 Ltd Bursary Scheme
Group Human Resources Manager
P O Box 3951, 2128 Rivonia
Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Electrical (Lt and heavy current) and Quantity Surveying. All SA students studying at any SA university. Must work for the Company 6 months for each year of bursary received. Vacation employment particularly for period mid-January/February.
Closing Date: 30 August - for completed forms.

Highveld Bursary Scheme
Training Centre
Highveld Steel and Vanadium Corp Ltd
P O Box 111, 1035 Witbank
Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical (Lt and heavy current) and Metallurgical. All SA students. Must enter into service contract with the Company. Work-back period is 1 year for each year a bursary is given.
Closing Date: 31 May - for completed forms.

Iscor Ltd
Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Industrial, Mining, Metallurgical, Civil, Electrical (Heavy current) and Chemical. All SA students in possession of Matriculation Certificate, or expect this year to obtain such certificate, with pass mark of 65% in Maths and Science on (HG). Bursary/loan for 1 year, thereafter renewable annually subject to satisfactory reports received from universities, but tenable for period not exceeding normal duration of a course. One year service for each year of study for which bursary/loan was granted.

Students to apply to nearest regional office:-

Closing Date: Completed application forms to be returned to centre of applicant's choice between January and 30 June.

JCI Ltd
Bursaries Department
JCI Group Training
P O Box 976, 1760 Randfontein
Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical (Heavy current), Mining, Metallurgical, Chemical, Geology and Chemistry (Inorganic). All students with minimum "C" symbol on (HG) for Maths, Science and 1st language. Must work for the Company on a year-for-year basis after completion of studies.
NB. Students:-
i) will complete a pre-university year of practical training and proceed to university in the following year
ii) must state on application specific disciplines being applied for.
Closing Date: 31 May - for completed forms.

Mintek Undergraduate Bursary
Head: Recruitment
Mintek
Private Bag x3015, 2125 Randburg
Who can apply: Engineering: Materials, Physical Metallurgy, Extraction Metallurgy, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic (Lt current or Electronics) and Metallurgy. All students studying at any recognised SA university. Any person with an appropriate qualification is eligible for a bursary, provided that their academic achievements satisfies the requirements of Mintek. National Interest Scheme -no commitment Mintek Commitment Scheme -one year for each year study - maximum two years.
Closing Date: 31 August annually - for completed forms.

Murray and Roberts Engineering
Manager: Human Resources
P O Box 874, 2008 Bedfordview
Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical and Electrical (Heavy current). All full-time students studying at any SA university. Must work back 2 years of the 4 year award.
Closing Date: 15 October - for completed forms.

National Economic Education Trust (NEET)
P O Box 785067, 2146 Sandton
Who can apply: Engineering: Civil, Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical courses related to NEET Funding Scheme. All students studying at any recognised SA university. Award based on fields of study, academic performance and financial need.
Closing Date: 31 October - for completed forms. NB. Apply for application forms 1 June to 31 August.
Applications after 31 August will NOT be considered. Copies of previous of current year's results must be attached to application forms, if available.

Palaborwa Mining Co Ltd
Secretary: Bursary Committee
P O Box 65, 1390 Phalaborwa
Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Mining, Electrical (Heavy current), Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy. All matriculants with at least "C" symbol in Maths and Science on (HG) studying at any SA university. 6 Months work commitment for each bursary year with minimum of 2 years.
Closing Date: 31 August - for completed forms.

Pretoria Portland Cement Co Ltd Bursary Scheme Secretary
P O Box 3811, 2000 Johannesburg
Who can apply: Chemistry/Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical (Light and Heavy current). All years. All SA students studying full-time at any recognised SA university.
Closing Date: 30 June - for completed forms.

Richards Bay Coal Terminal Bursary Scheme
Human Resource Secretary
P O Box 56, 3900 Richards Bay
Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical (Lt and Heavy current) and Mechanical. All students studying at any SA university full- time. All years. Service contract and vacation training offered.
Closing Date: 10 September - for completed forms.SA

Association of Consulting Engineers Bursary Scheme
Secretary
P O Box 1644,2125 Randburg
Who can apply: Engineering: Civil, Electrical (Lt and heavy current), Mechanical, Chemical and Mining. All years. All SA students studying full-time at any SA university. Must work in the engineering profession in SA for a number of years equal to the number of years for which he/she received the bursary.
Closing Date: 31 August - for completed forms.

SA Institute of Electrical Engineers Bursary Scheme
Secretary
P O Box 93541,2143 Yeoville
Who can apply: Engineering: Electronic/Electrical. All SA students from 2nd year onwards.
Closing Date: 31 December - for completed forms.

Safripol Bursary
Head: Public Relations
P O Box 700, 9570 Sasolburg
Who can apply: Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical (Lt and heavy current). All students studying at any recognised SA university. From 2nd year onwards. Compulsory vacation training.
Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms.

Siemens Ltd
Training Officer (Bursaries)
Private Bag x71, 1685 Halfway House
Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical (Lt and heavy current), Electronic and Industrial Electronic. All students. Matric symbols as required by engineering faculties. Must work for the Company upon completion of studies.
Closing Date: 31 July - for completed forms.

Sasol Ltd Bursary Fund
Bursary Administration
P O Box 5486, 2000 Johannesburg
Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical (Heavy current), Electronic, Electro-Mechanical and Mining. All students at any SA university. Matric pass in Maths, Science and English. Contracted to Sasol year-for-year of sponsorship. Vacation work in December.
Closing Date: 1 June - for completed forms.

Sasol Postgraduate Bursaries

For application packs: Please send an email to

South African Breweries: Beer Division
Bursary department
P O Box 782178,2146 Sandton
Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical (Lt current), Mechanical and Chemical. All full-time undergraduate students studying at, or intending to study at a recognised tertiary institution in SA. Service contract after graduation for period equal to tenure of bursary.
Closing Date: 31 August - for completed forms.

Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of SA (SEIFSA)
Head: Education and Training Division
P O Box 1338, 2000 Johannesburg
Who can apply: Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Industrial Engineering and Materials Science. Preference given to students already attending university.
NB. Pre-Engineering for 2nd year students only. Graduates encouraged to seek employment within the metal and engineering industries.
Closing Date: 31 August - for completed forms.

Studietrust
National Director
P O Box 29192, 2109 Melville
Who can apply: Engineering: All disciplines. SA matriculants and full-time undergraduate students. Preference given to applicants from rural areas.
Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms.
PLEASE NOTE: Application forms only available from 1 May to 31 August. Due to postage costs, applications received after the closing date of 31 August will NOT be acknowledged. Application forms to be requested in writing. Telephone applications not acceptable.

Telkom

Who can apply: B Sc Engineering Electronic / Electrical (Light Current)

B Engineering Electronic / Electrical (Light Current)

B Sc Computer Engineering

B Sc Computer Science / Information Technology

Application Procedure: Application forms can be collected from your nearest Telkom Centre for Learning & Organisational Capacity (CFL & OC)

Attach certified copies of your final matric or tertiary results to the application form

Closing date for applications is 31st May each year

Fully completed application forms must be posted to the addresses appearing on the application form or delivered to one of the following addresses:

For more information please contact the Telkom Study Schemes Information line at 0860 77 66 55

Transnet Bursaries
Manager
P O Box 23200, 2044 Joubert Park
Who can apply: Engineering: Civil, Electrical (Light and Heavy current), Mechanical, Industrial and Electro-Mechanical. All students who are SA citizens studying at any recognised SA university. Service obligation. Must work for the Company for same number of years as tenure of bursary.
Closing Date: 15 May - for completed forms.

Unilever Engineering Scholarship Scheme
Bursaries Officer
Unilever SA (Pty) Ltd
P O Box 1029,4000 Durban
Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical (Lt and heavy current). All students with Matriculation Exemption with at least "C" symbols in Maths Science and English. One year's service with the Company for each year of sponsorship upon graduation.
NB> Pre-university Bridging Year Scholarship also offered. Only awarded to SA citizen/permanent residents.
Closing Date: 30 June - for completed forms.

Watson Edwards Bursary
Manager
P O Box 98867,2152 Sloane Park
Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical (Lt and heavy current). All students from 2nd year onwards studying at any SA university. Service contract minimum 2 years. Vacation employment.
Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms.

Anglo American Corp of SA Ltd and De Beers Consolidated
Mines Ltd Conversion Bursaries
Divisional Human Resource Manager
Scholarship and Bursary Unit
P O Box 61587, 2107 Marshalltown
Who can apply: BSc (Eng) Chemical/ BSc (Eng) Electrical - Conversion. Due to the shortage and ongoing demand for Chemical and Electrical Engineering within SA, the University of Cape Town offers Science graduates the opportunity to graduate as Chemical or Electrical Engineers over a two-year period (normally four years). On graduation will follow a period of training with Anglo American which will enable student to qualify as a professional engineer.
Closing Date: 31 December annually - for completed forms.

City Council of Springs
Head: Personnel Services
P O Box 45, 1560 Springs
Who can apply: BSc Engineering. All disciplines. Must study full-time at any SA university. Applicants shall have attended a local high school for a period of two years prior to the date of application; or the parents or lawful guardians of the applicants shall have resided within the municipality of Springs for a period of two years prior to the date of application; or the parents or lawful guardians of the applicants must own property within the municipality of Springs on which assessment rates are paid to the Council.
Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms.