MUTFSCO & BASF Bursary

Fields of study

• Chemistry
• Engineering
• Sciences

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be a Black female
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2025
• Be studying or be registered to study at Mangosuthu University of Technology
• Have a strong academic record
• Be in financial need and meet the NSFAS income criteria
• Not be receiving any other bursary or scholarship awards
• Not have a criminal record

What the bursary covers

• Full tuition fees
• Books
• Laptop
• Accommodation
• Food
• A monthly stipend

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Academic record and statement of results, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (recent payslips if employed, bank financial statement or sworn affidavit if self-employed or unemployed)
• Motivational essay, focusing on the following: “The current and future state of my field of study, how I will contribute when I graduate and why I should receive financial support to study in this field” (2 pages, 12pt font, 1.5 line spacing, in Microsoft Word or PDF format) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

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
   MUTFSCO & BASF Bursary Application 2025Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Applications must be submitted online at: MUTFSCO & BASF Bursary Application 2025

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around February. 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 MUTFSCO & BASF

BASF is the world's largest chemical producer. This bursary is offered with MUT's student funding structures in KwaZulu-Natal.