Mercedes-Benz Bursary

Fields of study

• Business Studies – Sales, After-sales, Marketing, Communications etc
• Computer Engineering / Information Technology / Software Development
• Finance / Accounting
• Industrial Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
• Law – Legal and Compliance
• Human Resources
• Supply Chain / Logistics

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen (foreign nationals may apply if they qualify for a work visa/permits as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002)
• Have completed Matric
• Be entering your 1st or 2nd year of full-time studies, towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed above
• Be enrolled to study at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%, in your final Matric results
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent semester results, if currently studying
• Not be an employees of Mercedes-Benz South Africa Group of Companies
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation or transport expenses
• Stipend
• Textbooks
• Digital allowances

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Most recent academic results, if currently studying (certified 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
   Mercedes-Benz Bursary Application 2026
4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. 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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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz South Africa builds C-Class vehicles at its East London plant for local and export markets.