📍 South Africa (National)
🏢 Sasol
📅 Applications Open: 1 April 2026
⏳ Closing Date: 17 May 2026
🌟 About the Bursary
The Sasol Mainstream Bursary Programme offers a full financial and developmental support package for students pursuing Engineering and Science degrees.
This bursary is designed to develop future professionals in high-demand fields, with the possibility of joining Sasol through their Graduate Development Programme after graduation.
📌 Important: This bursary includes a work-back/pay-back obligation.
🎓 Fields of Study
🧪 Undergraduate Degrees (BEng / BSc)
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Chemistry (Honours required)
- Geology (Honours required)
💻 Data Science Fields
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Operations Research
🏗️ University of Technology (BEng Tech)
- Mine Surveying
🎓 Postgraduate Studies (MSc / MEng / PhD)
Available in:
- Chemical Engineering (e.g. Thermodynamics, Reactor Technology)
- Chemistry (e.g. Catalysis, Environmental Science)
- Data Science & Cyber Security
📌 Focus areas support South Africa’s energy transition & sustainability goals 🌱
✅ Minimum Requirements
- Must be a South African citizen 🇿🇦
- Must study full-time at a recognised South African university
- Must be studying towards a degree (NO diplomas)
- Must be under 30 years old
- Strong academic results
🚫 Not accepted:
- Maths Literacy / Technical Maths
- Distance learning (e.g. UNISA)
- Combined/dual degrees
💰 What the Bursary Covers
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Study materials
- Financial support
- Development programmes & mentorship
⚠️ Important Conditions
- Only one application per student
- Must submit accurate and complete information
- Selection is highly competitive
- Bursary is conditional based on final results
- Must meet academic performance standards throughout studies
📌 Selection Process
- Application screening
- Shortlisting
- Psychometric assessments
- Interviews
📢 Final feedback is usually provided by end of November
📝 How to Apply
Apply online here:
📌 Make sure to:
- Apply before 17 May 2026
- Submit all required documents
- Double-check your academic results
🚀 Why Apply for Sasol Bursary?
- Study at top universities with full funding
- Gain access to career opportunities at Sasol
- Be part of South Africa’s energy & innovation future
- Build a strong career in engineering, science, or data fields
📞 Need Help?
- 📧 berlyne.rasool@adcorpgroup.com
- ☎️ 086 010 6235