SAFRIPOL Community Bursary

Fields of study

• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside in Wentworth, Jacobs or Bluff, in KwaZulu-Natal province
• Have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the Engineering fields listed above
• Be enrolled or provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 Report and Matric latest report, if currently in Matric (certified copies) (final Matric results must be submitted as soon as you receive them)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Academic transcript, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Updated fee statement, if currently studying
• Proof of enrolment / provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable/ proof of pension if applicable)
• Motivation Letter to support your application, if currently studying (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Proof of residence
• Affidavit of declaration of dependency to parent or guardian

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
   SAFRIPOL Community Bursary Application Form 2026Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the SAFRIPOL Community Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

   Alternatively, application forms can be collected at any of the following schools: Fairvale Secondary School/ Umbilo Secondary School/ Wentworth Secondary School.

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 SAFRIPOL Community

SAFRIPOL is a South African polymer producer with a plant in south Durban.