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CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary

Offered by CSIR-SASOL Foundation

Closed Usually closes around September

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The CSIR-Sasol Foundation Bursary helps matriculants with strong Maths and Science results start degrees in chemical, computer, electronic and industrial engineering, computer and data science, or genetics. It covers fees, books, residence, living costs and a laptop.

Fields of study

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Genetics / Cell Biology
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Material Flow Analysis
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Process Engineering / Life cycle assessment
  • System Engineering

Who can apply

Current Matric students

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Be unemployed
  • Be currently in Matric
  • Intend on studying full-time towards an undergraduate degree qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2027
  • Intend on enrolling at a public university in South Africa
  • Have achieved the following minimum results in Matric
    • A minimum of level 5 for English
    • A minimum of level 6 for Mathematics
    • A minimum of level 6 for Physical Science

Current University students

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Be unemployed
  • Be studying full-time towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
  • Have passed all the registered courses for the completed study period at the university

What the bursary covers

  • Registration fees
  • Tuition fees
  • Books
  • Accommodation
  • Living allowances
  • A once-off laptop allowance
  • Vacation work at the company may be required during university holidays.
  • A work-back period applies: you may need to work for the funder after graduating, usually for as long as you were funded.

What a work-back bursary means

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Grade 11 final year results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
  • Latest academic record, if currently studying
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements

    Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

  2. Prepare your documents

    Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

  3. Apply through the official channel

    Applications must be submitted online at: CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Application 2027

    Applicants must read the CSIR-SASOL Bursary Guidelines 2027 (.pdf) before applying.

    Applicants must Register an account, before they can Login and apply.

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around September. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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About CSIR-SASOL Foundation

This bursary is a partnership between the CSIR and the Sasol Foundation to grow South Africa's science and engineering skills.

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