BASF South Africa Trust Bursary

Fields of study

• Chemistry
• Engineering
• Sciences (excluding Medical Sciences and Economic Sciences)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be female
• Be Black in terms of the BBBEE codes (African, Coloured and Indian)
• Be currently in Matric (in 2026) or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards an Undergraduate or Honours qualification, within one of the field of study listed above (the bursary will NOT fund Masters or PhD studies)
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Be in financial need, with a combined household income of NOT more than R630 000 per annum
• Have a strong academic record
• Not have a criminal record
• Not be in receipt of any other bursary or scholarship funding for 2027

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Textbooks
• Accommodation
• A monthly stipend

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate/ results (certified copy)
• Full academic record, including most recent results (certified copy)
• Proof of university acceptance
• Parent or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, audited financial statements if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant or pension if applicable) (certified copies)
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)

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
   BASF Bursary Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: BASF Bursary Application 2027

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 22 January 2027. 15 January 2027 (current tertiary students). 22 January 2027 (current Matric students). Late applications are almost never accepted.

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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 BASF South Africa

BASF is a German multinational and one of the world's largest chemical producers. Its South African trust funds education for women in science and engineering.