Bridgestone Bursary 2026 Requirements & Application Guide

Bridgestone is a famous global leader in tire and rubber products.

The company is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of promising students through its Bridgestone Bursary 2024 program.

Bridgestone aims to provide financial assistance to deserving individuals to enable them to pursue their academic goals and unlock a brighter future.

About the Organisation

Bridgestone Southern Africa is a major tire manufacturer and mobility solutions provider, part of the global Bridgestone Corporation, founded in 1931. 

With operations across South Africa, they produce tires for everything from passenger vehicles to aircraft.

Fields of Study Funded

Bridgestone offers bursaries for the following qualifications:

1. BCom in Business, Commercial Studies, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Project Management, or IT
2. Engineering-related degrees
3. Linguistics and Art-related qualifications
4. Safety-related qualifications
5. Property Management and Real Estate-related qualifications
6. Medical and Nursing-related qualifications
7. Law (LLB, BA Law, BCom Law)
8. Technical qualifications (N4, N5, N6 levels)

Benefits for Recipients

• Coverage of tuition fees and prescribed textbooks only
• Does not extend to living expenses such as accommodation or allowances

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following:

1. Be a South African citizen residing in Port Elizabeth
2. Have completed Matric
3. Be accepted to or registered at a South African tertiary institution in 2026 in one of the eligible fields
4. Achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in their latest academic year
5. Be studying either full-time or part-time
6. Not receiving any other bursary

How to Apply

No downloadable form is necessary. Submit the following via email to [email protected], with the subject line: “PE 2025–2026 Bursary Application”:

• Certified ID copy
• Your latest academic record/transcript on official letterhead
• Proof of admission or registration at your tertiary institution (on official letterhead)
• Your CV
• A motivational letter (maximum 300 words) explaining why you should receive the bursary

Required Documents

1. Certified South African ID
2. Certified academic transcript
3. Admission or registration proof from a tertiary institution
4. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
5. 300-word motivational letter

Closing Date

The deadline for the 2026 bursary was 12 April 2025. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Contact Details

For inquiries, contact Bridgestone Southern Africa at:

• Regional Office Tel: 011 923 7500
• Email: [email protected]