Hey future leaders! Ready to kickstart your career with an amazing opportunity? Let’s dive into the Sappi Bursary for 2026 – a fantastic chance to get your studies funded by a global giant right here in South Africa!
Sappi, a world-renowned pulp, paper, and woodfibre company, is offering bursaries to brilliant young South Africans for the 2026 academic year. If you dream of making an impact in crucial fields, this bursary could be your ticket to success, helping you cover your university expenses and setting you up for a great career journey with them. They’re specifically looking for students passionate about:
- Chemical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
- Civil Engineering (BEng or BSc)
- Electrical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
- Forestry and Wood Science (BSc)
- Industrial Engineering (BEng or BSc)
- Mechanical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
- Mechatronics Engineering (BEng or BSc)
Who Can Apply?
To be considered for this incredible Sappi Bursary, make sure you tick all these boxes:
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You should be between 17 and 25 years old.
- You must currently be in Matric, or have already completed Matric.
- You need to be planning to study full-time for the 2026 academic year in one of the approved fields listed above.
- Your chosen qualification must be at a recognised and accredited South African university.
- Academically, you need strong results! If you’re in Matric, use your Grade 11 final results; if you’ve completed Matric, use your final Matric results. You’ll need:
- A minimum of 70% for Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy).
- A minimum of 70% for Physical Science.
- A minimum of 60% for English.
- Bonus points if you live in an area close to Sappi’s main business operations!
What Does It Cover?
This bursary is designed to ease your financial burden. If you’re successful, it may cover:
- Your tuition fees.
- Prescribed textbooks.
- Accommodation.
- A living allowance.
The total amount of funding you receive will be based on your household income. Plus, there are amazing opportunities beyond just funding! You could get invaluable vacation work experience during your July and December holidays, and if you complete your studies successfully, you might even join Sappi’s prestigious Engineer-in-Training programme!
How to Apply?
Ready to apply? Here’s how to get your application in before the closing date:
- Head over to the official Sappi online application portal: Sappi Bursary Application 2026.
- Make sure you have clear, certified copies of these documents ready to upload with your online application – don’t miss anything, or your application might not be considered!
- Your South African ID document.
- If you’re still in Matric, your latest Matric results and your Grade 11 final results.
- If you’ve already completed Matric, your Matric certificate.
- If you’re currently studying at university, your full tertiary academic record.
- Your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Remember, the closing date is 30 September 2025, so get your application in well before then!
If this incredible opportunity with Sappi sounds like your perfect match, don’t hesitate – apply now and take the first step towards a funded future! Explore even more amazing bursaries right here on Bursaries Room.