AECI Limited Bursary 2026 – Engineering, Science & Tech Studies Fully Supported

AECI has not published any official opening or closing dates for the 2026 bursary cycle. 

In previous years, the application closed around 30 June, but this timing may change. 

Prepare all your documents and regularly check the AECI careers or bursary page for official notifications.

About AECI Limited

AECI Limited, founded in 1924 and listed on the JSE, is a leading South African mining, chemicals, and industrial group headquartered in Sandton. 

The company operates in key sectors including explosives, agricultural and food science, industrial chemicals, and infrastructure. 

Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, AECI invests in bursary programmes to build technical skills and innovation within the country.

Fields of Study Funded

The AECI bursary supports full-time study in the following fields at accredited South African universities or universities of technology:

• Agriculture / Crop Science / Soil Science
  
• Plant Pathology / Entomology / Food Science
  
• Chemical Engineering / Chemical Engineering – Process Control
  
• Mechanical, Industrial, Mining, Metallurgical Engineering
  
• Electrical, Electronics, Control or Mechatronics Engineering
  
• Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering / Data Science / Information Security (Cybersecurity)
  
• Environmental Science, Project Management, Logistics Management, Human Resource or Marketing & Communications

Benefits for Recipients

This bursary may cover:

• Tuition and registration fees
  
• Book allowance or prescribed study materials
  
• Accommodation support, based on need and funding availability
  
• Recipients may access mentoring, industry insights, networking events, and vacation work placements.
  Graduates typically commit to work-back service: approximately one year of work at AECI for each two-year bursary.

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a South African citizen
  
• Have Matric or be in Matric with strong academic results
  
• Be enrolled, or intend to enrol, full-time in one of the eligible fields at an accredited tertiary institution
  
• Demonstrate an above-average academic record (typically 60% or more)
  
• Have no criminal record

How to Apply

1. Monitor the AECI official website, especially the careers or bursary section, for the 2026 application launch.
   
2. When it opens, complete the AECI bursary application form accurately.
   
3. When asked where you heard about bursaries, enter “www.bursariesafrica.co.za.”
   
4. Submit your application and documents via email to [email protected] with subject line: “AECI Limited Bursary Application – [Your Full Name]”.

Required Documents

Prepare and submit certified copies of:

• South African ID document
  
• Latest Matric results or certificate
  
• University acceptance letter or proof of registration
  
• Academic transcripts (if already at tertiary level)
  
• Curriculum Vitae
  
• Motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary
  Applications missing any mandatory document may be disqualified.

Closing Date

AECI has not yet announced the closing date for 2026. The most recent closing date was 30 June 2024. 

Do not rely on past dates; watch the official AECI site for confirmation.

Contact Details

For official inquiries, contact:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +27 11 806 8700 (AECI general inquiries)