Ingrain Bursary

Offered by Ingrain

Closed Usually closes around September

The Ingrain Bursary funds first- to third-year BEng students aged 18 to 34 in chemical, electrical, mechanical and mechatronic engineering at public universities. It covers tuition, textbooks and accommodation where needed, but not old debt.

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for BEng undergraduate degree studies, within the following fields

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics

Who can apply

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Be between 18 and 34 years old
  • Have completed Matric
  • Be studying towards a BEng degree, within one of the fields of study listed above
  • Be in your 1st to 3rd year of study
  • Be studying at a public University or University of Technology in South Africa
  • Not be receiving funding from another bursary scheme
  • Be unemployed
  • Have proven financial need and lack the financial means to pay for your studies
  • Students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (clear copy)
  • Academic transcripts (clear copy)

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

    Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “Unemployed Youth Bursary” in the email subject line).

    Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to 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 Ingrain

Ingrain is one of Africa's largest producers of starch and glucose, made from non-GMO maize for food and industrial customers.

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