National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA): Bursaries 2024

National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2024

Bursary Application Closing date is 09 February 2024

NERSA Bursary Program Overview:

• Fields Covered: Masters and PhD degree studies related to NERSA’s regulatory mandate, including the regulation of the electricity, piped-gas, and petroleum pipelines industries.
• Bursary Coverage: The bursary covers registration fees, tuition fees, and prescribed books. The total value is determined by a financial means test.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • South African citizenship required.
  • Intending to study a Masters or PhD Degree in 2024 in the specified fields.
  • Accepted to study at a South African University or University of Technology.
  • Strong academic record and potential for academic success.
  • From a previously disadvantaged background.
  • Financial need.
  • Not receiving any other bursary funding.
  • Interest in pursuing a career in the energy sector.
• Application Process:
  • No application form is required.
  • Submit clear copies of specified documents, including ID, academic record, acceptance letter, dissertation details, motivational letter, and proof of parents or guardians’ ID and income.
  • Applications can be submitted via email, post, or hand delivery.

How to apply

• Submission Details:
  • Email: bursaries@nersa.org.za (Subject: “NERSA Bursary 2024”).
  • Post: National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Human Resources Department, PO Box 40343, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007.
  • Hand Delivery: NERSA Offices, Kulawula House, 526 Madiba Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007. Mark applications for the attention of Ms Lena Rankhumise.
• Closing Date: 9 February 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.