ABB Education Trust Bursary

Fields of study

• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be a Black Female (Black as defined in the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 46 of 2013, is a generic term which means African, Coloured and Indian)
• Be studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Have completed your 1st year of study with a minimum overall average of 60%
• Be entering your 2nd or higher year of study in 2026
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• Have a total household income LESS than R600 000 per annum
• Black female students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Full academic record/ transcripts
• Proof of university registration for 2026 academic year
• University fees statement for 2026 academic year
• Proof of student accommodation and costs or proof of travel cost estimates if staying at home
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of social grant or pension if applicable)

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
   ABB Education Trust Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: ABB Education Trust Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around November. 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 ABB Education

ABB is a global technology group working in electrification and automation. Its process automation business supplies control systems, software and digital tools to mining, energy and manufacturing clients.