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Closed · Closed 24 Jul 2026

John Crane

John Crane Bursary

Closes

24 July 2026

Value

Outstanding tuition fees

Level

Undergraduate and Postgraduate

For

SA citizens in Engineering

Sector

Engineering

Type

Partial funding

About this bursary

The John Crane Bursary assists South African students and graduates who owe money to their tertiary institution for engineering studies. Managed by Transcend, the scheme pays off outstanding tuition fee balances.

It aims to ease the financial load on students currently completing or having completed an engineering program at a recognised university in South Africa. Funding is specifically targeted at settling tuition debt.

Applications are open to current tertiary students as well as recent graduates who cannot retrieve their certificates or proceed due to unpaid academic fees.

Courses of study covered

Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Other recognised Engineering disciplines

What the bursary covers

Payment of outstanding or current university tuition fees

Who can apply

You qualify if

  • You must hold South African citizenship to qualify.
  • You need to be currently enrolled in or have already completed an engineering degree or diploma.
  • Your studies must be through an accredited higher learning institution in South Africa.
  • You must require financial aid to clear current or accumulated tuition debt.

You do not qualify if

  • Non-South African citizens are ineligible.
  • Students studying outside the engineering discipline will not be considered.

Documents you need to submit

  • Certified copy of South African identity document
  • Detailed curriculum vitae
  • Most recent academic transcript or official results
  • Proof of registration for current students
  • Graduation certificate or official proof of completion for graduates
  • Official fee statement displaying your current or historical debt

All documents must be clear and certified where required.

How to apply

  1. 1
    Gather all required supporting documentation listed above.
  2. 2
    Compose an email to [email protected].
  3. 3
    Include John Crane Bursary clearly in the email subject line.
  4. 4
    Attach your documentation and submit before the deadline on 24 July 2026.

No standard application form is needed for this funding.

How you are selected

1
Transcend reviews submitted email applications after the closing date.
2
Incomplete submissions or late applications will be excluded from selection.

Forms, downloads and links

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