Unlock Your Future in Science and Engineering with the Sasol Bursary Programme
Applications Open: 8 April – 18 May 2025
Are you a high-achieving student passionate about engineering or science? Do you dream of studying at a top South African university but worry about the financial burden? Sasol’s Mainstream Bursary Programme could be your gateway to a world of opportunity.
Sasol, one of South Africa’s leading integrated energy and chemical companies, is now accepting applications for its 2025 bursary programme. This initiative is not just about funding, it’s about developing the next generation of scientists, engineers, and data experts who will lead South Africa’s transition into a more sustainable future.
What the Bursary Covers
This isn’t just a bursary, it’s a full support system. Sasol offers a comprehensive package that includes:
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Full tuition fees
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Accommodation and meals
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Prescribed textbooks and learning materials
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Monthly allowance
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Developmental support, including mentorship and vacation work
Successful applicants will also be considered for employment at Sasol after graduation through the Graduate Development Programme, meaning this is more than just a bursary; it’s a stepping stone into a meaningful career.
Who Should Apply?
- The bursary is open to South African citizens under the age of 30
- who plan to study full-time towards a degree (not diploma)
- in approved fields of study at a recognized South African university.
Please note: Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is not accepted.
Fields of Study (Undergraduate)
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Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgy, and Mining Engineering
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Chemistry (to Honours level)
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Geology (to Honours level)
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Mine Surveying (University of Technology)
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Data Science (Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics)
Fields of Study (Postgraduate)
Postgraduate bursaries are available for research in areas aligned with Sasol’s innovation and sustainability goals, such as:
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Chemical Engineering (e.g., Reactor Technology, Thermodynamics)
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Chemistry (e.g., Environmental Science, Polymer Science)
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Cyber Security
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Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Applicants for postgraduate study must be passionate about contributing to South Africa’s energy transition and circular economy and be able to discuss research areas of interest (formal proposals are not required upfront).
Important Conditions
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Bursaries are for standard degree programmes only, hybrid or combined degrees are not eligible.
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You must study full-time at a recognized South African university (distance learning such as UNISA is not permitted).
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Only one application per student is allowed.
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Conditional offers are based on your previous year’s academic performance. Final acceptance depends on maintaining similar results.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the official Sasol Bursaries website between 8 April and 18 May 2025. Late or incomplete applications, as well as those submitted by email, will not be considered.
Sasol is looking for South Africa’s brightest minds, individuals who are not only academically strong but also aligned with the company’s vision of innovation, sustainability, and excellence. If you meet the criteria and are ready to take your education and career to the next level, don’t miss this life-changing opportunity.
APPLY today — your future starts now.
Contact for support: 086 010 6235, berlyne.rasool@adcorpgroup.com
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