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Deadline: August 29, 2025
The CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme 2026 is now open for applications! This prestigious bursary is a collaboration between the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Sasol Foundation, aiming to support financially disadvantaged yet academically deserving students pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM-related fields.
The bursary targets high-performing learners from rural and underprivileged communities, empowering them with access to quality higher education and opportunities in critical innovation-driven sectors.
Benefits
This is a comprehensive bursary, and it covers all the costs associated with university studies, such as:
For undergraduates
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Books
- Accommodation
- Living allowances
- Once-off laptop allowance
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.
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Eligibility Criteria
Areas for an Undergraduate Bursary
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Computer Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Material Flow Analysis
- Process Engineering/Life cycle assessment
- Information Technology
- Data Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Genetics/Cell Biology
- System Engineering
Requirements
Current Grade 12 learners:
- South African citizen;
- Must intend to enrol full-time for the degree of choice at a South African public university;
- English (Level 5);
- Mathematics (Level 6); and
- Physical Science (Level 6).
Current university students:
- Must be a South African citizen;
- Planning to enrol full-time at a South African university for 2025; and
- Must have passed all registered courses for the completed study period at the university.
Application Process and Documents Required
The following documents must accompany your application:
- An updated CV;
- A copy of your certified identity document;
- A copy of your latest academic record; and
- A copy of the Grade 11 final year results (for current Grade 12 learners).
Failure to attach these documents will result in your application being null and void.
