Closing Date: 07 July 2023
Mercedes-Benz South Africa invites students to apply for Bursary Programme 2023 / 2024 academic year.
Mercedes-Benz SA – Bursary Programme 2023
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within these fields:
- Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Engineering
- Architecture
- Computer Engineering / Information Technology / Software Development
- Electrical Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
- Finance / Accounting / Economics
- Human Kinetics & Ergonomics
- Mechatronics
- Metallurgy
- Metrology
- Supply Chain / Logistics
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, stationery, meals, accommodation and allowances.
Bursary recipients may also have the opportunity to partake in vacation work at Mercedes-Benz East London during holidays.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by then, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be selected based on their third term and final year results.
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen (foreign nationals may apply if they qualify for a work visa/permits as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002)
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the above fields, in 2024
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric (mid-year results for current Matrics and final results for students who have completed Matric)
- Engineering stream applicants: you must have achieved distinctions in Mathematics and/or Physical Science in Matric (mid-year results for current Matrics and final results for students who have completed Matric)
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent university semester results (if currently studying)
- You must NOT be an employees of Mercedes-Benz South Africa Group of Companies
- Preference will be given to first and second year students
- Preference will be given to students who reside within the Eastern Cape province
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply (per Mercedes-Benz South Africa Employment Equity act)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online at: Mercedes-Benz Bursary Application 2024
(Reference number: MER0002OGS)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Full academic record, including most recent results, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Curriculum Vitae
