Wilmar Bursary

Fields of study

• Accounting
• Agro-economics
• Econometrics
• Engineering
• Finance
• Human Resources Management
• International Trade
• Operations Management
• Production Management
• Marketing or anything sales-related
• Supply Chain

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be a Historically Disadvantaged Persons and/or from an underprivileged background (as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998)
• Be a currently enrolled for an undergraduate degree, within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be entering your final year of undergraduate studies in 2027
• Be studying at accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in your most recent examinations

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Book allowance
• Living allowance

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Head and shoulders photo
• Matric final results/ certificate
• Full academic record including 2026 Semester 1 results
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)

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
   Wilmar Bursary Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: Wilmar Bursary Application 2027

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 011 278 0300

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

About Wilmar

Wilmar SA is part of the global Wilmar agribusiness group, producing edible oils and food products.