Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 29 November 2025
- Provider
- Altech
- Field of study
- Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Information Technology
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
The Altron Bill Venter Academy's 2026 round closed on 29 November 2025; earlier Altech rounds closed on 31 August.
VerifiedNo open round · the last round we could find closed on 29 November 2025 Expect it on the Altron careers pages between September and November 2026 . Latest update ↓
Altech was the technology division of Altron, the JSE-listed ICT group founded by Bill Venter in 1965, and for decades it funded engineering and IT students through the Altech bursary. That programme now runs as part of the Altron Bill Venter Academy, which funds students in engineering, IT and technology fields and feeds them into Altron’s graduate programme.
About the Altech and Altron Bill Venter Academy Bursary
- Fields: electrical, electronic and computer engineering, information technology, computer science, software engineering and related technology degrees. Earlier Altech rounds also funded accounting and finance.
- Covers full tuition, accommodation, books and study materials and a monthly living allowance for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study.
- Includes vacation work at Altron businesses and consideration for the Altron graduate programme.
Altech Bursary eligibility requirements
- South African citizen from a previously disadvantaged background.
- Studying, or accepted, full-time in a listed field at a public university or university of technology.
- A strong academic record, with Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric for engineering.
- Demonstrated financial need.
How to apply for the Altech Bursary
- Watch the careers pages on altron.com for the Bill Venter Academy bursary advert from September.
- Complete the online application and upload a certified ID, your Matric certificate or academic transcripts, proof of acceptance or registration, proof of household income and a motivation letter.
- Submit before the closing date. Only online applications are accepted, and shortlisted candidates are assessed and interviewed.
Altech Bursary closing date
The last confirmed closing date was 29 November 2025. Expect September to November 2026 for 2027.
Contact details
- Altron head office, Woodmead: 011 645 3600
- Website: www.altron.com
See the full Altron Bill Venter Academy bursary page, the Actom bursary and our IT bursaries list.
FAQs
1. When does the Altech bursary close for 2027? +
Altech's bursaries are now run through the Altron Bill Venter Academy, whose 2026 round closed on 29 November 2025. Earlier Altech rounds closed on 31 August. Expect the 2027 call on altron.com between September and November 2026.
2. What is Altech? +
Altech was the technology arm of Altron, the JSE-listed ICT group founded by Bill Venter in 1965. Its bursary programme has been folded into the Altron Bill Venter Academy, which funds and trains students in engineering, IT and related fields.
3. Which fields? +
Electrical, electronic and computer engineering, information technology, computer science, software engineering and related technology degrees, with accounting and finance in earlier Altech rounds.
4. What does it cover? +
Full tuition, accommodation, books and study materials and a monthly living allowance for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study, plus vacation work and a route into Altron's graduate programme.
5. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens from previously disadvantaged backgrounds with a strong academic record, studying or accepted full-time in a listed field at a public university.
6. How do I apply? +
Online through the Altron careers portal when the call opens, uploading a certified ID, Matric certificate or transcripts, proof of acceptance or registration, proof of household income and a motivation letter.
Update note (checked September 2026): the Altron Bill Venter Academy’s 2026 round closed on 29 November 2025; earlier Altech rounds closed on 31 August. The 2027 call had not opened when we checked. Expect it on the Altron careers pages between September and November 2026. The details below are from the 2026 call.
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