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Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) Bursary

Offered by Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA)

Closed Usually closes around September

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The VWGA Bursary supports second-year and later students with a Bachelor's pass of 70% or more in logistics, operations, digital marketing, engineering and economics. It covers fees, books, accommodation, meals and a laptop, with a work-back period.

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies within these fields

  • Business Admin in Logistics and Supply Chain / Production Management / Operations Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • Electrical Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering
  • Economics / International Relations / Business Administration
  • Finance / Accounting Science
  • Information Technology / Information Systems / Data Science or Computer Science with data science major
  • Informatics with Data Analytics / Statistics and Computer Science / Mathematical Systems / Informatics / Business Analysis / Information Technology with Business Security / Information Technology (Networks) / Computer Networks / Information Networking / Cyber Security specialisation / Information Technology with Systems, AI or Machine Learning

Who can apply

  • Be a born South African citizen
  • Have completed Matric
  • Have achieved a Bachelor’s Pass in Matric, with a minimum average of 70%
  • Be studying full-time towards an Undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above (the bursary will NOT cover Masters or Doctoral studies)
  • Be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in 2027
  • Have achieved a minimum average of 65% in your tertiary studies
  • Be registered for studies at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • Not be employed on a full-time basis
  • Preference will be given to students from Designated Groups, in line with VWGA’s Transformation objectives and Employment Equity Plan

What the bursary covers

  • Registration fees
  • Tuition fees
  • Books
  • Stationery
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • As well as a laptop for study purposes
  • Vacation work at the company may be required during university holidays.
  • A work-back period applies: you may need to work for the funder after graduating, usually for as long as you were funded.

What a work-back bursary means

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Full Tertiary Academic Records (for all years of tertiary study, even if at multiple institutions) (certified copy) or police affidavit stating why you were not schooling
  • Most recent / June 2026 Official Academic Transcripts (or official institution report) (certified copy) or police affidavit stating why you were not schooling
  • 2026 Official University Fee Statements
  • Lease agreement if living in off-campus accommodation)
  • 2026 Proof of Registration (certified copy) or police affidavit stating why you were not schooling
  • Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (listing your work experience and background)
  • Motivational letter stating why you should be selected to receive the bursary award (1 to 2 pages) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • If funded by another bursary/ NSFAS: bursary agreement/ letter/ offer
  • If disabled: Dept. of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Diagnosis Letter by Doctor
  • Parents or guardian’s ID documents or death certificate if deceased (certified copy)
  • Students under 18 years old: a signed consent form completed by parent or legal guardian AND a certified copy of their ID document

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
    VWGA Bursary Application 2027

    Applications must be submitted online at: VWGA Bursary Application 2027

  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.

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About Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA)

Volkswagen Group Africa builds the Polo at its plant in Kariega in the Eastern Cape.

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