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Sappi Bursary

Offered by Sappi

Closed Usually closes around September

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The Sappi Bursary funds students aged 17 to 25 in chemical, civil, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering and in forestry and wood science, with vacation work at Sappi mills and plantations.

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies, towards the following qualifications

  • Chemical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
  • Civil Engineering (BEng or BSc)
  • Electrical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
  • Forestry and Wood Science (BSc)
  • Industrial Engineering (BEng or BSc)
  • Mechanical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
  • Mechatronics Engineering (BEng or BSc)

Who can apply

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Be 17 and 25 years old
  • Be currently in Matric OR have completed Matric
  • Be studying OR intend on studying full time, towards one of the qualifications listed above, in 2027
  • Be studying OR intend on studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
  • Have achieved the following results in Matric if you have completed Matric (or in Grade 11 if you are currently in Matric)
    • A minimum result of 70% for Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy)
    • A minimum result of 70% for Physical Science
    • A minimum result of 60% for English
  • Preference will be given to students who reside in areas close to Sappi’s main business operations

What the bursary covers

  • Vacation work at the company may be required during university holidays.

What a work-back bursary means

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results and Grade 11 final results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Full tertiary academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified 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
    Sappi Bursary Application 2027

    Applications must be submitted online at: Sappi Bursary Application 2027

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around September. Late applications are almost never accepted.

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About Sappi

Sappi is a global pulp, paper and dissolving wood pulp company, founded in South Africa in 1936.

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