Sasol Bursary

Offered by Sasol

Closed Usually closes around May

The Sasol Bursary funds degree and BEng Tech students in chemical, civil, electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering, chemistry, geology and data science. It covers fees, books, accommodation, meals and a computer, with vacation work and a work-back period.

Fields of study

Chemical Engineering
Chemistry (studies to Hons. level is required)
Civil Engineering
Data Science (Computer Science / Mathematics / Operations Research / Statistics)
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Geology (studies to Hons. level is required)
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgy (studies to Hons. level is required)
Mining Engineering

BEng Tech Undergraduate studies (at University of Technology)

Mine Surveying

MSc / MEng / PhD Postgraduate Studies

Chemical Engineering (Fluid Dynamics / Mathematical and Statistical Modelling / Process Modelling / Reactor Technology / Separation Technology / Thermodynamics)
Chemistry (Advance analytical Chemistry in the areas of Vibrational Spectroscopy or Gas Chromatography / Catalysis or Polymer Science / Environmental Science in the areas of Water, Waste or Air, or in Air with focus on dispersion modelling)
Cyber Security
Data Science (Applied Mathematics / Statistics)

What the bursary covers

Registration fees
Tuition fees
Books
Pocket money
A meal allowance
An accommodation allowance
A once-off computer
Calculator 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.
Funding is renewed each year if you meet the academic requirements.

What a work-back bursary means

Documents you will need

ID document (certified copy)
Matric students: Grade 11 final results
1st year students: Matric certificate
2nd year, 3rd year and Honours students: previous years academic results/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead)
Master students: Honours academic results/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

Check the requirements
Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.
Prepare your documents
Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.
Apply through the official channel
Applicants who have PREVIOUSLY REGISETERED on the Sasol Bursary website, you may continue their application by Logging in
Applicants who have PREVIOUSLY REGISETERED on the Sasol Bursary website but have forgotten their password, may click on the Forgot Password – you will then receive an email to reset your password, after receiving your new password, you may continue your application from step 5 above.
Applicants who do not have internet access or access to an internet café, may contact Sasol Bursary Application Helpline at 086 010 6235 for support.
Submit before the closing date
Usually closes around May. 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]
Phone 086 010 6235

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About Sasol

Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company founded in Sasolburg in 1950, known for its coal-to-liquids technology.

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