British American Tobacco Bursary 2026 Requirements & Application Guide

Many students rely on financial aid to pursue their academic dreams. 

One such bursary opportunity is offered by British American Tobacco (BAT).

The British American Tobacco Bursary provides significant financial support to South African undergraduate and postgraduate students in key fields with post-study career placement. 

About the Organisation

British American Tobacco (BAT) is a globally respected tobacco company, operating in South Africa since 1904. 

Via their bursary programme, they invest in future professionals aligned with their strategic business areas.

Fields of Study Funded

The bursary supports studies in the following fields:

• Undergraduate: Industrial Engineering, Information Technology
• Postgraduate: Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Marketing

Benefits for Recipients

• Financial support toward full tuition and academic costs
• Upon completing studies, you must undertake a “work-back” period with BAT equal to the bursary duration

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be South African citizens
• Have completed Matric
• Possess a learner’s or driver’s licence
• Be enrolled or planning to study full-time in the eligible fields specified above

How to Apply

Submit the following certified documents in one complete package via one of these methods:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: PO Box 631, Cape Town, 8000
• Hand-delivered: 25 Du Toit Street, Stellenbosch, 7600
  Required documents include:
• ID (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Latest academic record (on institutional letterhead)
• Proof of enrollment in the relevant field
• A motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary

Required Documents

1. Certified ID copy
2. Certified Matric certificate
3. Academic transcript (institution letterhead)
4. Registration proof or acceptance letter
5. Motivational letter

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 31 August 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

Contact Details

For bursary-related queries, contact:

• Riana Cassiem, Bursary Manager
• Tel: 021 888 3500
• Email: [email protected]