Bursary Description
CSIR-Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme 2025
Bursary Details
The CSIR, in collaboration with the SASOL Foundation, financially supports 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:
Areas for an Undergraduate Bursary
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Computer Science
- Chemical Engineering
Candidate 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.
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Bursary Enquiries
For more information on the CSIR bursary, please contact the CSIR recruitment centre:
Tel: +27(12) 841 3256
Email: bursaryprogramme [at] csir.co.za (bursaryprogramme[at]csir[dot]co[dot]za)
Conditions of Bursary
You are obligated to work back a year that the CSIR and Sasol Foundation have funded.
Bursary Inclusion
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.
Non-financial support
Full wrap-around support and vacation work.
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.
Field of Study
Agriculture
Anatomical Science
Animal
Archaeology & Environmental Studies
Biological and Life Sciences
Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Computational & Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Electrical & Information Engineering
Electronic
Engineering
Engineering & the Built Environment
Geography
Geology
Geosciences
Health Science Education
Health Sciences
Industrial
Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering
Information Systems
Mathematics
Mechanical
Mechatronic
Plant & Environmental Sciences
Public Health
Science
Statistics & Actuarial Science
Surveying
Technology
IT