Schneider Electric Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen, by birth
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be entering your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of study in 2027
• Be studying or have been accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• Current Matric students
  • Have achieved a minimum average of 70% in Mathematics, in your Matric June 2026 results
  • Have achieved a minimum average of 70% in Physics, in your Matric June 2026 results
  • Have achieved a minimum average of 60% in English, in your Matric June 2026 results
• Current university students: you must have achieved a minimum average of 65% average
• Have a proven financial need

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Full university accommodation/ private accommodation up to a capped amount
• Meal allowance
• Textbook allocation

Documents you will need

• Introduction Cover Letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• ID document
• Full academic record/ transcripts, including the latest results
• University Transcript (if currently studying)

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
   Schneider Electric Bursary Application 2027

   All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application. The bursary management team will assess each application and provide feedback each step of the way.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closing date not yet announced. None – applications will close when suitable candidates have been selected. Late applications are almost never accepted.

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About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a global energy management and automation company with a large South African business.