CHIETA Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between 16 and 35 years old
• Have completed Matric
• Have passed Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% in Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a Chemical industry related qualification
• Be studying or accepted to study at a public University or TVET College
• Have a household income of NOT more than R600 000 per annum
• Be currently unemployed
• Have a passion for the chemical sector

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees (capped at R76 000 per year)
• Textbooks
• Approved academic costs (based on availability of funds)

Value mentioned: R76 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Latest tertiary statement of results, if currently at tertiary level
• Proof of tertiary acceptance
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or social grant 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
   • CHIETA Bursary Application 2026
   • Register an Account
   • Login

   Applications must be submitted online at: CHIETA Bursary Application 2026

   Applicants will be required to Applications must be submitted online at: Register an Account before they can Login and apply.

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.

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

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 087 357 6623

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

About CHIETA

The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA) is the SETA for the chemical sector, set up under the Skills Development Act.