Ingrain Bursary

Fields of study

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

• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between 18 and 34 years old
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying towards a BEng degree, within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be in your 1st to 3rd year of study
• Be studying at a public University or University of Technology in South Africa
• Not be receiving funding from another bursary scheme
• Be unemployed
• Have proven financial need and lack the financial means to pay for your studies
• Students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (clear copy)
• Academic transcripts (clear copy)

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]

   Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “Unemployed Youth Bursary” in the email subject line).

   Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. 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]

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

About Ingrain

Ingrain is one of Africa's largest producers of starch and glucose, made from non-GMO maize for food and industrial customers.