2025 SASOL FOUNDATION- CSIR Undergrad Bursary
Organisations such as the SASOL & CSIR have an important role to play in advancing science and innovation. Academic merit will be considered during the selection process, and it is imperative to increase the participation of women, black individuals and people with disabilities in science, engineering and technology.
Closing date: 30 September 2024
Location: South Africa
About The Bursary
Throughout history, science has had a critical role to play in contributing towards societal progress and prosperity. Organisations such as the SASOL & CSIR have an important role to play in advancing science and innovation. Academic merit will be considered during the selection process, and it is imperative to increase the participation of women, black individuals and people with disabilities in science, engineering and technology.
This is a comprehensive bursary, and it covers all the costs associated with university studies, such as:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Books
- Accommodation
- Living allowances
- Once-off laptop allowance
Non-financial support
- Full wrap-around support and vacation work.
OBLIGATIONS: You are obligated to work-back for every year of funding provided by CSIR and Sasol Foundation, otherwise you may have to refund the value of the bursary benefits recieved (plus interest charges at the prime rate)
We hereby invite applications from students wishing to pursue a career in research, technology development and
innovation. The UNDERGRADUATE bursary is open to academically qualifying young people and aims to attract and increase the participation of women, black individuals and people with the following qualifications:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Computer Science
- Chemical Engineering
Any applicant or awardee later revealed to not be studying full-time or having paid employment; will have their bursary contract/offer terminated and required to refund all benefits paid to them by the bursary.
Who Can Apply
Current grade 12 or university students that intend to or are currently enrolled full-time for the degree of choice at a South African public university.
Please Note: Only specific fields of study will be considered.
- To see the full list of considered fields of study (separated by level of study) and thematic areas (including explanations), please click Here
How To Apply
Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form. Be sure to read every section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate.
- Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
- Please ensure that you attach ALL of the Required Documents
- Closing date for application type:
- 2025 SASOL FOUNDATION- CSIR Undergrad Bursary closes: Monday, 30 September 2024 at 12 midday.
- Bursary allocation year for application type:
- 2025 SASOL FOUNDATION- CSIR Undergrad Bursary will be allocated for the 2025 academic year
- It is the students responsibility to apply for entrance for their intended course, university and to ensure that they are able to meet the entrance requirements stipulated for the course.
- It is the responsibility of the student to find a suitable supervisor and to ensure the supervisor supports the application.
- Please ensure that you complete all the sections of this application form.
- Please select the correct funding opportunity when completing your application.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail once we have received your application.
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews. Good
