Altron Bill Venter Academy Bursary 2026 – Engineering, IT, and Finance Support

Applications typically close around 31 August each year. The 2025 deadline was 31 August 2025. 

You should prepare your documents early and apply promptly once the 2026 call opens.

About Allied Electronics Corporation Limited

Allied Electronics Corporation Limited (Altron), founded in 1965 by Dr Bill Venter, is a leading South African technology group. 

Through its Bill Venter Academy, the company invests in developing future leaders in IT, engineering, and business aligned with its operations.

Fields of Study Funded

This bursary is offered to South African students enrolled full-time in the following fields:

• Electronic & Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics)
  
• Electronic & Electrical Engineering combinations (not purely Electrical)
  
• Industrial Engineering
  
• Computer Engineering
  
• Computer Science / Informatics
  
• Finance (limited spots)

Benefits for Recipients

Successful candidates receive financial support for tuition, registration, and textbooks.

Recipients gain access to structured mentorship, vacation work placements across Altron business units, and potential future employment upon meeting academic and performance standards.

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants must meet all of the following:

• South African citizen
  
• Completed Matric
  
• Registered full-time for an eligible field at a recognised South African university (not a University of Technology)
  
• Strong academic record—preference for previously disadvantaged backgrounds
  Failing any requirement disqualifies you.

How to Apply

1. Download the official application form when the 2026 call opens on the Altron Bill Venter Academy website.
   
2. Fill out the form completely and collect certified documents.
   
3. Enter “www.bursariesafrica.co.za.” in the field asking where you heard about bursaries.
   
4. Email your completed application and certified documents to [email protected] with the subject line: “Altron Bill Venter Academy Bursary Application – [Your Name]”.

Required Documents

Submit certified, clear copies of:

• South African ID document
  
• Matric certificate
  
• Academic transcripts from university (if applicable)
  Missing or uncertified documents may lead to disqualification.

Closing Date

The 2026 closing date has not yet been officially announced, but applications in past years closed on 31 August. 

Ensure you submit only after the confirmed deadline.

Contact Details

For official enquiries:

• Telephone: 011 205 7000
• Email: [email protected]