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Open · Closes 30 Oct 2026

Energy Mobility Education Trust

Energy Mobility Education Trust Scholarship

Closes

30 October 2026

Value

Tuition, housing, meals, stipend, laptop

Level

Final-year undergrad, Honours, Masters, PhD

For

Black SA citizens 32 years old or younger

Sector

Science & Technology

Type

Scholarship

About this bursary

The Energy Mobility Education Trust Scholarship provides complete funding for Black South African students completing their final undergraduate year or undertaking postgraduate qualifications. Originally launched by bp Southern Africa, the trust supports studies in commerce, science, engineering, and technology fields.

The programme aims to ease the financial burden on high-achieving youth and prepare them for meaningful careers. Alongside direct university fees, successful applicants receive personal computer equipment, prescribed study material, and ongoing personal guidance throughout their studies.

Funding is valid only at six partner institutions across South Africa. Applicants must meet specified income limits to be eligible for selection.

Courses of study covered

Accounting
Actuarial Science
Computer Science
Engineering
Information Science
Mathematical Science
Science
Statistical Science
Technology

What the bursary covers

Full tuition fee payment
On-campus accommodation
Meal allowance
Monthly stipend
Personal laptop computer
Prescribed textbooks and learning resources
Mentorship and psychosocial support

Who can apply

You qualify if

  • You must hold South African citizenship and be 32 years of age or younger.
  • You must identify as Black in line with B-BBEE Act definitions.
  • You must be entering your final year of undergraduate study or enrolled in postgraduate studies such as Honours, Masters, or PhD.
  • You must study at one of the partner universities: WITS, UJ, UP, NWU, UL, or UWC.
  • Your combined annual household income must not exceed R600 000.
  • Your qualification must fall within one of the approved fields of study.

You do not qualify if

  • Applicants older than 32 years.
  • Students registered at non-partner universities.
  • First-year or second-year undergraduate students.
  • Applicants with a household income exceeding R600 000 per year.

Documents you need to submit

  • Certified copy of your South African ID document
  • Full academic transcript on official university letterhead
  • Current fee statement on official university letterhead
  • Proof of university acceptance or registration on university letterhead
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income, such as recent payslips, affidavits, or grant vouchers
  • Proof of personal income if applicable

Submit clear, legible certified copies of all supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. 1
    Access the official online application portal.
  2. 2
    Fill in your personal and educational information.
  3. 3
    Upload clear copies of all mandatory supporting documents.
  4. 4
    Indicate how you heard about the funding programme when prompted.
  5. 5
    Submit your completed application online before the closing date.

Late or incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

How you are selected

1
Applications are screened to ensure all eligibility conditions and document requirements are fulfilled.
2
Candidates are selected based on academic performance, field of study, and verified financial eligibility.
3
Submissions with missing attachments will be disqualified.

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Last verified: September 2026   ·   Category: Science   ·   Reviewed by grantZA Editorial
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