Company Bursaries (external funding)
Hatch
WEBSITE:
www.hatch.com
VALUE:
The sponsorship amount can be up to R150 000 per annum, which includes payment towards:
- Tuition
- Allowances
- Accommodation
- Vacation work
- Additional services to support bursars during their studies
ELIGIBILITY & PARTICULARS:
Upon completion of studies, the student will be expected to join Hatch as a graduate on a permanent contract. However, the work-back period can be equal to the number of years the student has received a sponsorship from Hatch.
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be studying a BSc or BEng in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Civil Engineering at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Tertiary students must have maintained an average academic achievement of 65% or above.
DEADLINE:
30 August ’24
APPLY TO:
https://jobs.hatch.com
ENQUIRIES:
Neo Masoeu
+27 11 231 6047
neo.masoeu@hatch.com
Kelvion Services (Pty) Ltd
WEBSITE:
www.kelvion.com/za
VALUE:
Will cover tuition fees, study materials, accommodation and stipend.
ELIGIBILITY & PARTICULARS:
Must be a black South African – preferably female students, but male students will also be accepted. Must be in the second year of study (Mechanical Engineering), and must be able to demonstrate difficulty experienced by parents to afford study fees, books, and accommodation.
The particulars will depend on the learners’ academic results.
DEADLINE:
20 February 2024
APPLY TO:
mbhali.mbatha@kelvion.com
ENQUIRIES:
Mbhali Mbatha
011 861 1502 / 011 865 2220
mbhali.mbatha@kelvion.com
SANRAL
WEBSITE:
www.nra.co.za
VALUE:
Full Cost / Partial
ELIGIBILITY & PARTICULARS:
The bursary has a work-back obligation.
- An applicant must meet set criteria and be in possession of written proof of acceptance for admission at a South African University with accreditation with DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- The bursary is awarded to applicants who have achieved an average of 70% or higher – and above average in the last exam written at high school.
- The bursary is awarded to applicants who have achieved an average of 60% or higher – and above average in the last exam written at tertiary level.
- Awards will be made in line with the EE Transformation requirements of SANRAL.
- The applicant must be a South African citizen.
- The proposed study must be at a South African Public Tertiary Institution.
- Applicant is not older than 35.
- Bursary is for full time study only.
- Financially needy
DEADLINE:
30 September 2024
APPLY TO:
The application is online.
ENQUIRIES:
021 957 4600
externalbursaries@nra.co.za
SAPPI Southern Africa Limited
WEBSITE:
www.sappi.com
VALUE:
The bursary covers registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation, textbooks and meal allowance.
ELIGIBILITY & PARTICULARS:
Successful candidates are required to work for Sappi for two years after graduation.
School leavers or university students between 18 – 25 years old who are studying or intending to study full-time at any South African accredited university in one of the following fields:
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Mechatronics
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Forestry and Wood Science
- National Diploma – Pulp and Paper
- National Diploma in Forestry
In addition, you are required to have:
- South African citizenship
- An average of 70% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy), 70–80% in Physical Science and 60% in English and
- Qualifying points for entrance at the university or acceptance confirmation
- Current university results will be considered for undergraduate students. Note that preference will be given to learners with an average of 75% and above in Mathematics and Physical Science.
DEADLINE:
31 August 2024
APPLY TO:
www.sappi.com/careers
ENQUIRIES:
Jessie Freitas
011 407 8111
youngtalent@sappi.com
SASOL
WEBSITE:
www.sasolbursaries.com/welcome
VALUE:
Refer to website
ELIGIBILITY & PARTICULARS:
Refer to website
DEADLINE:
Various dates
APPLY TO:
www.sasolbursaries.com/welcome
ENQUIRIES:
Berlyne Rasool
086 010 6235
berlyne.rasool@adcorpgroup.com
Stefanutti Stocks
WEBSITE:
https://stefanuttistocks.com
VALUE:
Dependant on cost: will include a stipend, accommodation (for residence), and books
ELIGIBILITY & PARTICULARS:
Will be required to work at the company for the same length as the bursary. Will be required to sign a bursary and debt agreement. Bursaries are provided for one year, and the bursary’s continuation will depend on academic results.
Must want to work for a construction company on site. We focus on civil engineering students, but may also be interested in supporting mechanical and electrical engineering students. Will be required to work during the holiday periods (if required). Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals.
DEADLINE:
31 May 2024
APPLY TO:
jerridi.slimmerts@stefstocks.com
ENQUIRIES:
Jerridi Slimmerts
021 834 6700
jerridi.slimmerts@stefstocks.com
Western Cape Government (Department of Infrastructure)
WEBSITE:
www.westerncape.gov.za/tpw/department-of-infrastructure/masakhisizwe-bursary-programme
VALUE:
Refer to website
ELIGIBILITY & PARTICULARS:
Refer to website
DEADLINE:
31 August 2024
APPLY TO:
Refer to website
ENQUIRIES:
DoIBursary@westerncape.gov.za
021 483 9545 / 021 483 0964