Sasol Bursary
Programme Overview
Sasol offers bursary programmes aimed at developing South Africa’s future talent in STEM fields. The programmes provide comprehensive financial and developmental support for full-time university studies in engineering, science, and technology.
Upon successful completion, students may be employed within the Sasol Group through Graduate Development Programmes. Both Mainstream and Mining bursaries carry work-back and/or pay-back obligations.
Bursary Categories
Mainstream Bursary Programme
Supports students pursuing their first undergraduate degree in full-time university studies in Engineering or Science. Non-STEM bursaries are reserved only for children of Sasol employees, Khanyisa/Inzalo shareholders, or candidates from Sasol fence-line communities.
Mining Fence-line Bursary Programme
A performance-based bursary aimed at students studying towards a Bachelor’s Engineering/Engineering in Technology qualification. Eligibility is limited to South African citizens.
Minimum Requirements – Mainstream & Mining
- South African citizen by birth.
- First undergraduate degree (for Mainstream bursary).
- University students applying for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year must have an average of 60% for all modules.
- Must be below 25 years old at the time of application.
- Must have completed Matric within a year of application, or currently completing Matric if applying for 1st year.
- Combined household income below R600,000 per annum.
- Acceptance or provisional acceptance at a recognized South African public university or university of technology.
- Non-STEM bursaries are reserved for qualifying children of Sasol employees, Khanyisa/Inzalo shareholders, or fence-line communities.
- Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance.
- Technical Maths or Maths Literacy only – no exceptions.
Work-Back / Pay-Back Obligation
All bursaries carry a work-back and/or pay-back obligation. Students are expected to contribute to Sasol post-graduation in line with the bursary agreement.
How to Apply
Note: Applications for the 2026 academic year are currently closed. Interested candidates should monitor Sasol’s official bursary portal for updates.
- Prepare certified copies of required documents including Matric certificate, ID, and academic transcripts.
- Ensure proof of household income is included.
- Submit an online application through the Sasol bursary portal when applications open.
- Include supporting documents for non-STEM bursaries if applicable (e.g., proof of Sasol employee status, Khanyisa/Inzalo shareholder, or fence-line community residency).
- Complete the application form accurately and submit before the closing date.
Only complete applications will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
🕒 Posted: 2025-04-27