Alaris Antennas Bursary

Offered by Alaris Antennas

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The Alaris Antennas Bursary supports electronic, mechanical, mechatronic, computer and software engineering students with an interest in RF and microwave antennas. It targets third- and fourth-year students with averages of 75% or more, and includes vacation work in Johannesburg and a work-back commitment.

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, within the following fields

  • Undergraduate Bursary: Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering students, interested in the microwave/ RF antenna field.
  • Postgraduate Bursary: Masters or PhD students with a passion for microwave and RF antenna research.

Who can apply

  • Be studying towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the Engineering fields listed above
  • Be entering your 3rd or 4th year of study in 2026
  • Be interested in the microwave/ RF antenna field
  • Have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% for the academic year
  • Be willing to complete vacation work at the Johannesburg offices
  • Preference will be given to students with high academic results in relevant subjects, particularly Electromagnetics
  • BBBEE requirements apply

Postgraduate Bursary

  • Be studying towards a Masters or PhD qualification
  • Have a passion for microwave and RF antenna research
  • Have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% for the academic year
  • Have an interest in pursuing a career in the microwave/ RF antenna field
  • Be willing to complete vacation work at the Johannesburg offices
  • Preference will be given to students with exceptional results in relevant subjects, particularly Electromagnetics
  • No BBBEE requirements apply

What the bursary covers

  • Registration fees
  • Tuition fees
  • Accommodation
  • A subsistence 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)
  • Full academic record/ transcripts, including most recent results
  • Postgraduate Bursary: letter of support from supervisor indicating your research topic (Alaris Antennas will supply a list of research areas of interest)

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
    Alaris Antennas Bursary Application 2026

    Applications must be submitted online at: Alaris Antennas Bursary Application 2026

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Closing date not yet announced. Not confirmed – apply ASAP. Late applications are almost never accepted.

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About Alaris Antennas

Alaris Antennas is a South African designer and manufacturer of advanced antenna systems for defence and electronic warfare, and part of the listed Alaris Holdings group.

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