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Sasol Limited

Sasol Bursary

Closes

17 May 2026

Value

Full tuition, housing, meals, books & stipend

Level

Undergraduate & Postgraduate

For

SA citizens under 30

Sector

Energy & Chemicals

Work-back

Yes

About this bursary

Sasol offers comprehensive bursaries for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in engineering, science, data, and technology disciplines. The funding covers full academic costs along with living expenses and essential study resources.

The programme aims to develop skilled technical talent to support South Africa's energy and chemical sectors. It provides structured support to help students succeed throughout their university years.

Bursary holders may complete vacation work during their studies and could be placed into Sasol's graduate development programmes after completing their degrees, subject to company needs.

Obligation

Graduates are required to fulfill a service contract with Sasol based on operational requirements.

Courses of study covered

BEng / BSc Chemical Engineering
BSc Chemistry (Honours level required)
BEng / BSc Civil Engineering
BSc Data Science (Computer Science / Mathematics / Operations Research / Statistics)
BEng / BSc Electrical Engineering
BEng / BSc Electronic Engineering
BSc Geology (Honours level required)
BEng / BSc Industrial Engineering
BEng / BSc Mechanical Engineering
BEng / BSc Metallurgy (Honours level required)
BEng / BSc Mining Engineering
BEng Tech Mine Surveying (University of Technology)
MSc / MEng / PhD Chemical Engineering
MSc / PhD Chemistry
MSc / PhD Cyber Security
MSc / PhD Data Science

What the bursary covers

Full registration, tuition, and examination fees
Prescribed books and pocket money allowance
Accommodation allowance and meal allowance
Once-off computer and calculator allowance for university undergraduates
Monthly stipend and research funding for postgraduate candidates
Vacation work opportunities after second and third year of study
Access to technical mentors and employee assistance support programmes

Who can apply

You qualify if

  • Applicants must be South African citizens under 30 years of age.
  • Candidates must be in Matric or have completed Matric, planning full-time study in 2027 at a recognized South African university or university of technology.
  • University engineering and science applicants need at least 70% in Mathematics and Physical Science, and 60% in English Home or First Additional Language.
  • University of Technology candidates require at least 60% in Mathematics, Physical Science, and English.
  • Current tertiary students must have achieved a minimum 50% average across all 2025 modules for undergraduate study, or 65% for postgraduate funding.
  • Applicants must not have a criminal record.

You do not qualify if

  • UNISA students and candidates studying at international universities are not eligible.
  • Diploma courses, hybrid degrees, dual degrees, and extended degree programmes are excluded from funding.
  • Applicants with a criminal record will not be considered.

Documents you need to submit

  • Certified copy of South African identity document
  • Grade 11 final academic results for Matric applicants
  • Matric certificate for first-year tertiary students
  • Academic transcripts on official letterhead for current university students
  • Honours academic transcript on official letterhead for Master's candidates

Ensure all uploaded documents are certified and clearly legible.

How to apply

  1. 1
    Visit the Sasol bursary website and register a new profile.
  2. 2
    Check your email inbox and click the account activation link.
  3. 3
    Verify your email and create a secure password.
  4. 4
    Log into the bursary portal using your account details.
  5. 5
    Select South African Bursary Application and choose Undergraduate or Postgraduate.
  6. 6
    Complete all required fields accurately without leaving blank entries.
  7. 7
    Accept the disclaimer and submit your application online.

If you lack internet access, call the helpline on 086 010 6235 for support.

How you are selected

1
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview.
2
The evaluation process includes structured panel discussions and psychometric assessments.

Forms, downloads and links

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