Hitachi Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate and postgraduate studies within the following fields

• Accounting (CA/SA)
• Human Resources
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Procurement (CIPS)

Who can apply

• Be South African citizen
• Be between 16 and 35 years old
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be studying or intend on studying at a registered with a higher education institution in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum average pass rate of 75% if currently studying
• Have proven financial need

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Proof of admission / registration
• Transcript/ proof of current tertiary record (certified copy)
• Proof of address (or a letter confirming that you still live with your parents)

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
   Hitachi Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: Hitachi Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. 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 Hitachi

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