Aspiring engineers looking to kickstart their careers in the South African energy sector, the Eskom Bursary program might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Funded by Eskom, the country’s primary electricity provider, this bursary program aims to nurture future talent in specific fields that are useful for the power generation industry.
About the Eskom Bursary
The Eskom Bursary program awards scholarships to South African students pursuing diploma qualifications in various engineering disciplines at recognized and accredited universities of technology within the country.
These fields include:
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
- Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
- Mechanical Engineering
Eskom Bursary Application Form
Unfortunately, the application window for the Eskom Bursary program closes in January every year.
This means that applications for the 2024 academic year are no longer being accepted as of now.
However, you can still learn about the application process and prepare for future opportunities.
During the application period, you can usually access the application form and submit it electronically through the Eskom website or a dedicated bursary portal.
It’s important to stay updated on the official Eskom website and social media channels for future application deadlines and procedures.
Eskom Bursary Requirements
For an applicant to be eligible for the Eskom Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:
- South African citizenship: You must be a South African citizen with a valid ID number.
- Academic qualifications: You must have completed your National Senior Certificate (NSC) in the preceding year (e.g., 2023 for the 2024 bursary intake).
- Minimum Grade Requirements: You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for English, Pure Mathematics, and Physical Science in your Grade 11 final examinations.
- Intended field of study: You must intend to pursue one of the eligible engineering diploma qualifications listed above at a South African university of technology in the following academic year.
- University acceptance: You must have received conditional acceptance to your chosen program at a recognized and accredited university of technology.
- Financial need: You must demonstrate financial need and not be receiving another bursary or be registered at any tertiary institution.
Eskom Bursary Closing Date
As mentioned earlier, the application window for the Eskom Bursary program always closes in January. And for this year’s application window, the closing date was 31 January 2024.
Be sure to check the official Eskom website and social media channels for the confirmed closing date for future application periods.
While the bursary application process is commonly online, you may find contact information for the Eskom Bursary team on their website or through their social media pages.
You can reach them through phone call on 086 003 7566 and through email at: [email protected].
This information can be helpful for inquiries related to the program outside the application period.
Remember, while the application window for the 2024 academic year is already closed, this information should equip you for applying in the upcoming application period.
Stay informed through Eskom’s official channels and use this information to prepare a strong application when the opportunity arises.