Engineering Bursaries 2026
1. Eskom Bursary Scheme
Application Dates: March - July
Requirements:
- SA citizen
- Studying Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
- Minimum 70% in Maths & Science
- Full tuition + allowance
www.eskom.co.za/careers
2. Transnet Bursary
Application Dates: April - June
Requirements:
- Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering
- 65% average
- Work-back contract
www.transnet.net/careers
3. Sasol Bursary
Application Dates: April - June
Requirements:
- Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
- 70% average
www.sasolbursaries.com
4. Exxaro Bursary
Application Dates: June - August
Requirements:
- Mining/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
- 65% average
www.exxaro.com/careers
5. South African Navy Bursary
Application Dates: May - July
Requirements:
- Marine/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- SA citizen < 22 years
www.navy.mil.za
6. Anglo American Bursary
Application Dates: July - September
Requirements:
- Mining/Geology/Metallurgy Engineering
- Work-back agreement
www.angloamerican.com/careers
7. ARM (African Rainbow Minerals) Bursary
Application Dates: June - August
Requirements:
- Mining Engineering focus
- 65% average
www.arm.co.za/careers
8. De Beers Group Bursary
Application Dates: May - July
Requirements:
- Mining/Mechanical/Electrical
- Strong academic record
www.debeersgroup.com/careers
9. BHP Billiton Bursary
Application Dates: March - May
Requirements:
- Mining/Metallurgical Engineering
- 70% average
www.bhp.com/careers
10. South African Air Force Bursary
Application Dates: April - June
Requirements:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- SA citizen < 22 years
www.af.mil.za/careers
11. Hatch Engineering Bursary
Application Dates: August - October
Requirements:
- Civil/Electrical/Industrial Engineering
- Leadership potential
www.hatch.com/careers
12. BMW SA Bursary
Application Dates: July - September
Requirements:
- Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering
- 65% average
www.bmwgroup.jobs/southafrica
13. Toyota Bursary
Application Dates: June - August
Requirements:
- Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
- Strong academic record
www.toyota.co.za/careers
14. Nestlé Bursary
Application Dates: May - July
Requirements:
- Industrial/Electrical Engineering
- 65% average
www.nestle.co.za/careers
15. PPC Bursary (Cement Industry)
Application Dates: March - May
Requirements:
- Chemical/Mechanical Engineering
- Focus on cement manufacturing
www.ppc.co.za/careers