Sasol: Mining / Engineering Bursaries Application 2024/2025 | How to Apply

Sasol Bursary Opportunities 2024-2025 | How to Apply

Students from South Africa can use Sasol to apply for the 2024 bursary. The bursary is available to all South African students at Viewscholar.com. This guide contains details on funding, eligibility, prerequisites, financial help, application forms for bursaries, and guidance on applying for student loans. There is also information on how to apply for the Sasol Bursary for the 2024–2025 academic year.

 Sasol Bursary Application Details

The Sasol Mining Fence-line Bursary Programme seeks to attract outstanding young talent to join the organization. These bursaries support full-time studies leading to a bachelor’s degree (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) or an Engineering Technology Degree (B.Eng. Tech.) at a recognized South African University. Eligibility is limited to South African Citizens exclusively.

Fields for Study

Applicants may submit their applications for degree programs (excluding diplomas) in the designated fields of study if they are presently enrolled as 1st to 4th-year students pursuing B. Engineering / B.Sc. Engineering at a South African University (excluding University of Technology), with the exception of those studying mine surveying at a University of Technology.

The eligible disciplines are as follows:

Engineering:  

1. Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.)
2. Electronic Engineering (B.Eng.)
3. Industrial Engineering (B.Eng.)
4. Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.)
5. Mining Engineering (B.Eng.)

Science:  

1. Geology (B.Sc.) — Please be aware that obtaining an Honours degree is mandatory for pursuing this field of study.

Engineering Technology Degree:  

1. Mine Surveying (B.Eng. Tech.) at the University of Johannesburg only

Selection Criteria:

Bursaries are available to individuals in their 1st to 4th academic year of studies in 2024, pursuing the relevant qualifications or degrees.

First-year applicants should provide their Grade 12 results, Second-year students must submit their first-year results, Third-year students are required to submit their second-year results, and Fourth-year students must submit their third-year results, all meeting the specified minimum requirements:

B.Eng. and B.Sc. Eng & Geology

• Level 6:  70 -79% for Mathematics (not Maths Literacy)
• Level 6:  70 -79% for Physical Science
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for English First Additional language or
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for English home language or
• Level 4:  50 – 59% for English Second Additional language

B.Eng. Tech. (Mine Surveying) 

• Level 5:  60 – 69% for Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for Physical Science and
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for English First Additional language or
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for English home language or
• Level 4:  50 – 59% for English Second Additional language

Please note:

• Applicants must be South African citizens with a valid ID document/card.
• A full academic record(from start date of studies to end 2023) and proof of registration is required when students apply.
• Proof of permanent home residence –municipality and district (the address you will return to during holidays) will be required when students apply.
• Note that the bursary offer will be withdrawn/terminated should it be determined that the student has not physically permanently resided in one of the municipalities specified during the date of application/awarding of the bursary.
• All bursaries awarded are subject to the condition that applicant should be able to complete studies within amaximum period of 5 years (from start date to completion date for the specific degree course).  The minimum criteria will still be valid though.
• Bursaries are will not be availed to students enrolled in so-called dual/combined/hybrid degree program.
• Students should be discouraged to apply for a bursary, well knowing that they are not complying with the requirements of this bursary programme/applying with false intensions as it may lead to termination of the contact.
• Please note that all notifications regarding the status of student applications (whether successful or unsuccessful) will be provided by the end of April.

NB. The municipalities in Mpumalanga and the Free State that will be included in the selection criteria for our fenceline communities are as follows:

Mpumalanga – Gert Sibande District – Secunda Fenceline

• Govan Mbeki Municipality: Bethal, Brendan Village, Charl Cilliers, Davel, eMbalenhle, eMzinoni (Bethal), Evander, Kinross, Leandra, Legogang, Leslie, Secunda, Trichardt
• Lekwa Local Municipality: Holmdene, Morgenzon, Standerton
• Dipaleseng Local Municipality: Balfour, Greylingstad, Grootvlei, Siyathemba, Val
• eMalahleni: Ga-Nala, Kriel, Ogies, Rietspruit, Thubelihle, van Dyksdrift, Wilge, Witbank
• Msukaligwa Local Municipality: Ermelo, Wesselton

Fezile Dabi District (Free State) – Sasolburg Fenceline

• Metsimaholo Local Municipality: Deneysvilles, Oranjeville, Sasolburg, Tshepiso, Vaalpark, Zamdela
• Ngwathe Local Municipality: Edenville, Galeshewe, Heilbron, Koppies, Kwakwatsi, Parys

How to Apply

Click Here to Apply 

People also asked?

What is a Bursary: A bursary is a monetary award given to students or individuals to help them pursue their education or training. Unlike loans, bursaries do not have to be repaid. They are typically awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, or other criteria set by the organization providing the bursary.

How do I Apply: Applying for a bursary does not guarantee acceptance, as the number of applicants can often surpass the bursary funds available. When that happens, applicants are chosen based on the highest amount of financial need. Bursary applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Here are our top 5 bursary application tips:

1. Make sure you fill in the whole application. We can only assess your financial need if we have all the details.
2. Submit on time. Take note of the deadline and make sure you apply before the deadline. Early is always best so you have time to ask questions or fix problems.
3. Ensure your social insurance number is added. Without your social insurance number, your bursary cannot be awarded. To add your SIN you can enter it through your ACSIS account with the button “Update SIN” located below Financial Aid on the left-hand side.
4. Make sure you apply for OSAP or out-of-province funding if you are a domestic student.
5. Include your financial resources. Include information about money coming in, so the committee can see if the budget balances. Unrealistic budgets may be disqualified.

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Would you still be eligible for a bursary the next year if your academic performance was poor?

Students seeking financial aid of any type must achieve great academic outcomes because financial resources are scarce in South Africa. In addition to giving qualifying students financial aid, the F.E.T. Colleges Bursary Scheme seeks to close the large skills gap in our country.
If academic achievement is not promoted, these talent shortages will not be addressed. Therefore, a student will not be qualified for a scholarship the next year if they fail their academic courses.

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