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Cape Gate Isaac Joffe Fellowship Bursary

Offered by Cape Gate Isaac Joffe Fellowship

Closed Usually closes around January

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The Cape Gate Isaac Joffe Fellowship Bursary supports first- and second-year BEng students in electrical, electronic, mechatronic and metallurgical engineering. It is a comprehensive award with vacation work and a work-back period.

Fields of study

The bursary will be awarded for undergraduate BENg studies, within the following fields

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering

Who can apply

  • Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a BEng degree in one of the Engineering fields listed above
  • Be entering your 1st or 2nd year of study in 2026
  • Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
  • Have a strong academic record
  • Have proven financial need
  • Not be receiving any other financial assistance or bursary awards

What the bursary covers

  • Registration fees
  • Tuition fees
  • Book allowance
  • Once-off computer allowance
  • Personal allowance
  • Accommodation in residence
  • Meals or a living allowance if living off residence
  • 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 (copy)
  • Matric final results/ certificate (copy)
  • 1st year academic results (if applicable) (copy)
  • Current University Account statement (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
    Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

    Download and complete the Cape Gate Isaac Joffe Fellowship Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

    Applications must submitted via email to the Secretary of the IJF Bursary Scheme, at: [email protected] (Insert the words “Cape Gate Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around January. 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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About Cape Gate Isaac Joffe Fellowship

Cape Gate manufactures steel and wire products in Gauteng and has grown from a small wire-netting maker into a major industrial group.

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