Sasol Foundation Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within the following fields

• Agricultural Science
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Education (majoring in STEM subjects)
• Engineering (All disciplines)
• Financial Science
• Health Science
• Mathematical Science
• Technology
• Other

Who can apply

STEM Bursary

• Be a South African citizen (by birth only)
• Not be older than 25 years old
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric within the past year
• Be studying or intend on studying full time towards an undergraduate degree, within one of the fields listed above, in 2027
• Be studying or entering studies for your first undergraduate degree
• Be studying or acceptance / provisionally accepted to study at a public University or University of Technology in South Africa
• BEng / BSc Eng / BSc students
  • Have achieved a minimum of Level 6 (70%) for Mathematics and Physical Science
  • Have achieved a minimum of Level 5 (60%) for English First Additional Language or English Home Language or English Second Additional Language
• BEng Tech students
  • Have achieved a minimum of Level 5 (60%) for Mathematics and Physical Science
  • Have achieved a minimum of Level 5 (60%) for English First Additional Language or English Home Language
  • A minimum of Level 5 (50%) for English Second Additional Language
• Have achieved a minimum average of 60% for all modules, if currently studying
• Not have registered for less than 5 modules in the previous study year
• Not have failed any modules in the previous study year
• Comply with university requirements for registration for the 2027 academic year
• Preference will be given to students who pursue degree studies that are in line with future capabilities (Green Economy and Digitalisation)
• Have a combined household income of less than R800 000 per annum

Non-STEM Bursary

• Be a South African citizen (by birth only)
• Not be older than 25 years old
• Be from Sasol’s fence line communities (municipalities / districts around Sasol plants / operations); or a child of a Sasol Khanyisa shareholder; or a child of a Sasol employee
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric within the past year
• Be studying or intend on studying full time towards an undergraduate degree in ANY field, in 2027
• Be studying or entering studies for your first undergraduate degree
• Be studying or acceptance / provisionally accepted to study at a public University or University of Technology in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum average of Level 5 (60%) for all modules registered for
• Have achieved a minimum average of 60% for all modules, if currently studying
• Not have registered for less than 5 modules in the previous study year
• Not have failed any modules in the previous study year
• Comply with university requirements for registration for the 2027 academic year
• Have a combined household income of less than R800 000 per annum

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Book allowance
• Accommodation allowance
• Meal allowance
• Once-off computer
• Calculator allowance
• A monthly stipend

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Year end results of most recent year completed, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance to a University or University of Technology (on institutions letterhead)
• Only applications submitted via the Sasol Bursary website will be accepted – email or hard copy applications will NOT be accepted.
• Applications that are late or incomplete will NOT be accepted.
• If you do not have access to the interest or an internet café, please contact the Sasol Bursary Application Helpline for support (086 010 6235).
• You may log out the application form and resume the application at a later stage, but the application must be submitted by the closing date.
• You will not be able to edit details that you have submitted – if you need to make changes to your application, please email the Sasol Bursary department (email address below).
• For further details on how to apply, visit the how to apply section.

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
   • Register on the Sasol Bursaries platform
   • Logging in
   • Forgot Password

   Applicants who have PREVIOUSLY REGISETERED on the Sasol Bursary website, you may continue their application by Logging in

   Applicants who have PREVIOUSLY REGISETERED on the Sasol Bursary website but have forgotten their password, may click on the Forgot Password – you will then receive an email to reset your password, after receiving your new password, you may continue your application from step 5 above.

   Applicants who do not have internet access or access to an internet café, may contact Sasol Bursary Application Helpline at 086 010 6235 for support.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. 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 086 010 6235

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

About Sasol Foundation

The Sasol Foundation is Sasol's social investment arm, focused on STEM education and community development.