The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in partnership with the Sasol Foundation invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2024
Fields of Study Supported
The bursary will be awarded to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in the following fields:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
Bursary Benefits
The CSIR-SASOL Foundation bursary covers a wide range of expenses, ensuring that students have everything they need to succeed:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Books
- Living allowances
- A once-off laptop allowance
- Full wrap-around support
- Vacation work opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the CSIR-SASOL Foundation bursary, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be in Matric or have completed Matric
- Achieve a minimum of level 5 for English, level 6 for Mathematics, and level 6 for Physical Science in Matric
- Be studying or intend on studying full-time in one of the eligible fields, at a recognized public university in South Africa
- Have passed all university courses if already studying
- Be currently unemployed
Service Contract & Selection Process
After graduation, bursary recipients are required to work for the CSIR and the SASOL Foundation for one year for every year of funding received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, and if you do not receive feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.
How to apply
To apply for the CSIR-SASOL Foundation bursary, submit your application online at CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Application 2025.
Required Supporting Documents:
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Curriculum Vitae
- Grade 11 final year results and Matric latest results (if currently in Matric)
- Latest academic record (if currently studying)
