CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme 2026 (Undergraduate Studies) for young South Africans. – Scholarship Opportunities

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Application Deadline: 29 August 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme. The CSIR, in collaboration with the Sasol Foundation, provides financial support to full-time, unemployed students seeking qualifications in areas that are deemed a priority by the CSIR.

The bursary is open to academically qualifying young people and aims to attract and increase the participation of women, black individuals and people with disabilities in science, engineering and technology, specifically in the areas of study mentioned below:

Eligibility

Areas for an Undergraduate Bursary

• Mechatronic Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Computer Science
• Chemical Engineering 
• Material Flow Analysis
• Process Engineering/Life cycle assessment
• Information Technology
• Data Science
• Industrial Engineering
• Genetics/Cell Biology
• System Engineering

Requirements

Current Grade 12 learners:

• South African citizen;
• Must intend to enrol full-time for the degree of choice at a South African public university;
• English (Level 5);
• Mathematics (Level 6); and
• Physical Science (Level 6).

Current university students:

• Must be a South African citizen;
• Planning to enrol full-time at a South African university for 2025; and
• Must have passed all registered courses for the completed study period at the university. 

Benefits

This is a comprehensive bursary, and it covers all the costs associated with university studies, such as:

For undergraduates

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Books
• Accommodation
• Living allowances
• Once-off laptop allowance 
   

Academic merit will be considered during the selection process, and it is imperative to increase the participation of women, black individuals and people with disabilities in science, engineering and technology.

Application Procedure:

The following documents must accompany your application:

• An updated CV;
• A copy of your certified identity document;
• A copy of your latest academic record; and
• A copy of the Grade 11 final year results (for current Grade 12 learners).

Failure to attach these documents will result in your application being null and void.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme