Closing Date: 16 September 2022
Eskom: Bursaries for 2023
Eskom is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year. Eskom will award 50 bursaries for University studies and 35 bursaries for University of Technology studies. The Eskom bursary was formed as a means of broadening the skill pool in the country and empowering young students to reach their career aspirations.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards the following qualifications:
For University students:
- Chemical Engineering (BEng / BSc)
- Civil Engineering (BEng / BSc)
- Electrical Engineering: Light Current (BEng / BSc)
- Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current (BEng / BSc)
- Mechanical Engineering (BEng / BSc)
For University of Technology students:
- Chemical Engineering (Diploma)
- Electrical Engineering: Light Current (Diploma)
- Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current (Diploma)
- Mechanical Engineering (Diploma)
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
For University students:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric and will complete Matric in 2022
- You must have received conditional acceptance to study towards one of the BEng or BSc Engineering degrees listed above, in 2023
- You must intend on studying at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
- You must NOT be registered at any tertiary institution
- You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary award
- You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 for English in Grade 11 final results
- You must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for Pure Mathematics in Grade 11 final results
- You must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for Pure Physical Science in Grade 11 final results
For University of Technology students:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric and will complete Matric in 2022
- You must have received conditional acceptance to study towards one of the Engineering diplomas listed above, in 2023
- You must intend on studying at a recognised and accredited University of Technology in South Africa
- You must NOT be registered at any tertiary institution
- You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary award
- You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 for English in Grade 11 final results
- You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 for Pure Mathematics in Grade 11 final results
- You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 for Pure Physical Science in Grade 11 final results
NB. Grade 11 latest results with the above requirements will be considered but final decision will depend on the 2022 final matric results
How to Apply
For University students: Eskom Bursary Application 2023
For University of Technology students: Eskom Bursary Application 2023
Please note:
- Applicants will be required to Register an account before they can Login and apply.
- Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Preference may be given to applicants from underrepresented designated groups (in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and its employment equity goals and targets)
NB. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 28 days after the bursary closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by 14 October 2022, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
