Sasol Mining Bursary Programme

Bursary Details

The Sasol Bursary programme comprises of a comprehensive package that covers both financial as well as developmental support throughout the study period.

Bursaries are awarded for full-time university studies in engineering and science.

Upon successful completion of the study period, students may be employed within the Sasol Group through our Graduate Development Programmes.

The Sasol Bursary Programme comprises:

Applications may be submitted for degrees (no diplomas) in one of the following fields of study:

Undergraduate Studies (B.Eng. / B.Sc.) 

• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry (Hons. is a requirement for Sasol)
• Civil Engineering
• Data Science (Computer Science / Mathematics / Operations Research / Statistics)
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Geology (Hons. is a requirement for Sasol)
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgy (Hons. is a requirement for Sasol)
• Mining Engineering

Undergraduate Studies (B. Eng. Tech.) – University of Technology 

• Mine Surveying

Postgraduate (M.Sc. / M.Eng. / PhD.)

To support economic growth demands in South Africa and to satisfy our own requirements for highly skilled postgraduate in the science and engineering disciplines. 

Sasol, in general, awards postgraduate bursaries for M.Sc., M.Eng. and PhD. studies in Engineering.

• Cyber Security

Candidate Requirements

• Must be a South African Citizen
• Registered or qualifying for possible registration at an approved South-African University or University of Technology for the following year
• Bursary offered to talented individuals who are planning to study full-time towards an undergraduate / postgraduate degree, to pursue selected Engineering, Science and Technology qualification for applicants nationally.

Bursary Inclusion

1. Registration fees
2. Tuition fees (no payment for repeat modules)
3. Book & pocket money
4. Meal allowance
5. Accommodation money (An amount equal to the average rate for accommodation in a single room at a University residence at which the Sasol bursar is studying.)
6. A once-off Computer and Calculator allowance
7. Work opportunities (with a work-back obligation/pay-back obligation) – based on Company needs
8. Development opportunities (e.g. possible vacation work after completion of 2^nd and 3^rd academic year of study).
9. Psyche-social support (Student discussions / Workshops / EAP – Employee assistance programme @ Sasol etc.)

Field of Study
Archaeology & Environmental Studies
Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical & Information Engineering
Electronic
Electronic Media
Engineering
Geography
Geology
Geosciences
Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering
Mechanical
Mining
Mining Engineering
Chemistry