Eskom Bursaries 2025

Eskom invites eligible South African students to submit applications for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2025.

Bursary application closing date is 19 November 2024.

Eskom Bursary Programme 2025

Eskom is inviting applications for its 2025 bursary programme. If you’re a student with a passion for engineering and looking for financial assistance to pursue higher education, this is a fantastic opportunity. Eskom is offering a total of 138 bursaries, aimed at both university and university of technology students who wish to study engineering-related fields.

Fields of Study Covered by the Eskom Bursary

University (BEng / BSc) Studies:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
• Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Metallurgy Engineering

University of Technology (Diploma) Studies:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
• Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Surveying Engineering

Bursary Breakdown

• 79 bursaries will be awarded for University studies.
• 59 bursaries will be awarded for University of Technology studies.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Eskom Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:

University Studies:

• You must be a South African citizen.
• You must be currently in Matric in 2024.
• You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for English, Level 5 for Pure Mathematics, and Level 5 for Physical Science in your Grade 11 finals.
• You must intend to study towards one of the qualifications listed above in 2025.
• You must have received conditional acceptance to study at a recognized and accredited university in South Africa in 2025.
• You must not be in receipt of any other bursary funding and must not be registered at any tertiary institution.
• Preference may be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups in line with Eskom’s employment equity goals.
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

University of Technology Studies:

• You must be a South African citizen.
• You must be currently in Matric in 2024.
• You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for English, Level 4 for Pure Mathematics, and Level 4 for Physical Science in your Grade 11 finals.
• You must intend to study towards one of the qualifications listed above in 2025.
• You must have received conditional acceptance to study at a recognized and accredited university of technology in South Africa in 2025.
• You must not be in receipt of any other bursary funding and must not be registered at any tertiary institution.
• Preference may be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups in line with Eskom’s employment equity goals.
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply for the Eskom Bursary

To apply for the Eskom Bursary Programme, follow these steps:

Proof of conditional acceptance at a University/University of Technology (on the institution’s letterhead)

Submit your application online:

Applications must be submitted online at:
Eskom Bursary Application 2025 – University studies
(Reference number: 50691424NP)

Eskom Bursary Application 2025 – University of Technology studies
(Reference number: 50738540NP)

Supporting Documentation: Ensure you submit clear copies of the following documents:

Certified copy of your ID document

Certified copy of your Grade 11 final results

Certified copy of your Matric latest results