Armscor Bursary

Fields of study

• Aeronautical Engineering
• Biochemistry / Chemistry and Physics
• Computer Science / Information Technology (IT) / Cyber Security / AI
• Electronics / Electrical Engineering
• Human Kinetics & Ergonomics Science
• Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering
• Physics & Astrophysics
• Naval Engineering / Marine Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric (in 2025) or have completed Matric
• Have achieved a minimum of levels 5, 6, and 7 in Mathematics, Physical Science and English in Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full time, towards a qualification within one of the fields listed above, in 2026
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised public tertiary institute within South Africa
• Have a strong academic record
• Have proven financial need, with a combined household income of NOT more than R1 million per year
• Be interested in pursuing a career within the defence industry
• Be from a previously disadvantaged background

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric Mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates if deceased (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or employment letter if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit if an informal trader/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable/ death certificate if deceased)
• Final Matric results (certified copy)
• Proof of University acceptance or registration
• Fees statement, if currently at tertiary level
• Matric final results/ certificate (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance or registration at University (on institutions letterhead)
• Fees statement, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)

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
   Armscor Bursary Application Form 2026Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   – Post: Senior Manager: Learning & Organisation Development Armscor LTD Private Bag X337 Pretoria 0001

   Download and complete the Armscor Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

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]
• Email [email protected]
• Phone 012 428 2456
• Phone 012 428 3105

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Armscor

Armscor is the Department of Defence's acquisition agency. It manages the procurement and testing of defence equipment for the South African National Defence Force.