Upstream Training Trust (UTT) Bursary

Fields of study

• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Geophysics
• Geoscience
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Mechatronics
• Mining Engineering
• Physical Science

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards one of the STEM-related qualifications listed above, in 2026
• Be registered or conditionally accepted at an institution of higher learning in South Africa
• Achieve a minimum overall pass mark of 60%
• Achieve a minimum overall pass of 65% in Mathematics, Science, and English
• Pass all your subjects, if currently studying
• Not be in receipt of another bursary or financial assistance
• Preference given to students from previously disadvantaged areas, female students, students with a passion and interest in upstream oil and gas industry, as well as students with plans to go into the upstream oil and gas industry

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Textbooks
• Accommodation
• Meals

Value mentioned: R120 000, R5 000, R10 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of application at an institution (if not accepted yet)
• Proof of acceptance at an institution (if available)
• Motivational letter explaining why you deserve to be awarded the bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Proof of parents ID documents (certified copies)
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if employed/ proof of SASSA grants if applicable/ proof of UIF if applicable/ proof of other benefits including life/ disability/ retirement etc)

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
   • Upstream Training Trust (UTT) Bursary Application 2026
   • Upstream Training Trust (UTT) Bursary Application Form
   • UTT Bursary Funding Guidelines
   • UTT Bursary Rules & Regulations

   Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways: – Online at: Upstream Training Trust (UTT) Bursary Application 2026
   – Download and complete the Upstream Training Trust (UTT) Bursary Application Form (.pdf) Hardcopy applications forms must be mailed, along with the supporting documents to: Upstream Training Trust, PO Box 5111, Tygervalley, 7536

   Students must read and agree to the UTT Bursary Funding Guidelines (.pdf) and the UTT Bursary Rules & Regulations (.pdf), before applying.

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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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 021 938 3500

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

About Upstream Training Trust (UTT)

The Upstream Training Trust was founded in 1997 by the Petroleum Agency SA and oil and gas explorers to build skills in the upstream petroleum sector.