Bigen Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for BSc or BEng degree studies, within the following fields

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be studying towards a BSc or BEng Engineering degree qualification listed above
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum average of 70% if in your first year of study
• Have achieved a minimum average of 65% if in your second or third year of study
• Not be receiving any other bursary funding or NSFAS
• Have Leadership Acumen

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Registration fees
• Books
• Other necessary expenses (the bursary does NOT cover accommodation or residential fees)

Documents you will need

• ID document or Smart ID card (certified copy)
• Full academic record
• Proof of university registration (certified copy)
• Proof of banking details (bank statement or stamped letter from bank only)
• Proof of residential address (original municipal account, bank statement, account statement or original letter from Tribal Authority or Councillor)

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
   Bigen Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: Bigen Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. 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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 012 842 8876

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

About Bigen

Bigen is a Black-owned African infrastructure development group with roots in South Africa going back five decades.