Deadline
2025-05-18
Value of Scholarship
Full Scholarship, Living Stipends, Accommodation & Travel Costs
Country Tenable
South Africa
Renewable
No
Sasol Mainstream Bursary Programme — Fully Funded STEM Bursaries for South African Students
The Sasol Mainstream Bursary Programme offers a fully funded opportunity for academically talented South African students pursuing full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies in Engineering and Science at public universities.
Beyond financial support, this programme provides developmental opportunities such as mentorship, leadership training, vacation work, and potential graduate employment with Sasol.
Eligible Fields of Study
Undergraduate (BSc/BEng):
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Geology (up to Honours)
- Chemistry (up to Honours)
- Data Science (including Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operational Research)
Postgraduate (MSc, MEng, PhD):
- Chemical Engineering (Thermodynamics, Reactor/Process/Fluid Modelling)
- Chemistry (Catalysis, Environmental Science, Analytical Chemistry)
- Cybersecurity & Data Science (aligned with Sasol’s strategy)
Eligibility Criteria
- South African citizens under the age of 30
- Full-time students at a South African public university (excludes UNISA)
- First-year to final-year undergraduate students with strong academic results in STEM
- Postgraduate students in fields aligned with Sasol’s research priorities
Note: No diplomas, hybrid, or distance-learning programs accepted
Selection Criteria
- Academic merit (Matric results for Grade 12s, latest transcript for university students)
- Field of study must align with Sasol’s business needs
- Interviews and assessments
- Commitment to community development and transformation will also be considered
Bursary Benefits
- Full university tuition covered
- Accommodation and meals
- Textbooks provided
- Monthly allowance for personal expenses
- Vacation work (practical training)
- Mentorship and leadership development opportunities
- Access to graduate employment through Sasol (work-back contract applies)
How to Apply
- Apply online at www.sasolbursaries.com
- Only ONE application per student is allowed
- Prepare your documents:
- Certified ID copy
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of residence (if applying from a Sasol host community)
Need Help?
Contact:
Berlyne Rasool
Phone: 086 010 6235
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