Key facts
- Status
- Check with the provider
- Provider
- GAST
- Field of study
- Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction and Building, Quantity Surveying
- Study level
- Undergraduate
VerifiedThe GAST Global Bursary is offered by GAST Global, a company active in South Africa in waterproofing, geosynthetics, construction and civil infrastructure.
The bursary supports full‐time undergraduate study in engineering and construction‐management related fields, aiming to develop talent aligned with their industry.
GAST Global Bursary Eligibility requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
- Must have completed Matric including Mathematics and Science or strong technical subjects.
- Must be studying or intend to study full‐time for a recognised BSc, BEng, or BTech qualification in one of the eligible fields: building/construction management, civil engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, mining engineering, quantity surveying.
- Must apply to a recognised South African university or university of technology.
- Likely must maintain a strong academic average (past listings indicate at least ~70 %) and meet the company’s selection standards.
GAST Global Bursary Application process
Here is how to apply:
- Confirm you are eligible in terms of citizenship, matric results, chosen field, institution.
- Gather required documents: certified copy of ID, certified Matric certificate/results, proof of registration or acceptance into the university and chosen qualification, full CV, motivational letter explaining why you seek the bursary.
- Submit your application via email to the address specified by GAST Global’s bursary page (historical listing: bursary@gast.co.za) or via the company’s careers/bursary portal.
- Ensure you monitor for communication if shortlisted (interview/test may follow). Past postings mention that shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- If awarded, you may need to commit to service agreement (work for GAST Global for a period equal to the bursary years) though the specific service contract for 2026 should be confirmed.
GAST Global Bursary Closing date
There are no official dates for the 2026 cycle.
Applicants are advised to monitor GAST Global’s official bursary page for the confirmed deadline in future.
GAST Global Bursary Contact details
For enquiries:
- Visit GAST Global’s official website Careers / Bursaries section.
- Email: bursary@gast.co.za
- Telephone: via GAST Global Pretoria-head office main switchboard; previously listed as 012 660 1616.
FAQs
1. + Who is eligible to apply for the GAST Global Bursary? +
South African citizens or permanent residents who have completed Matric and are accepted (or intend to study) full-time for a BSc, BEng or BTech in one of the eligible fields such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, building/construction management or quantity surveying.
2. + Which fields of study are covered by this bursary? +
Eligible fields include building or construction management, civil engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, mining engineering, quantity surveying (according to past cycle listings).
3. + What academic results do I need to qualify? +
Past listings indicate applicants must have strong academic results such as a minimum average of around 70 % (or higher) and passed Mathematics and Science in Matric. Applicants should check the current cycle’s requirements.
4. + How and when do I apply for the bursary? +
You apply by email using the form or instructions on the GAST Global bursaries page (or email bursary@gast.co.za). Submit certified ID, Matric certificate, proof of registration/acceptance, CV and motivation letter. Because the closing date for 2026 is not confirmed, apply early.
5. + Is there a closing date I must meet for the 2026 cycle? +
No confirmed closing date is publicly listed for the 2026 cycle. Past sources state “applications open all year round”. It is best to apply as soon as possible and check the company’s website for updates.
6. + What costs does the bursary cover? +
The bursary covers full-time study in the eligible qualification at a recognised institution. Past cycles included tuition fees, exam fees and textbooks. Applicants should check the official brochure for 2026 to confirm which costs are covered.
7. + Will I have to work for GAST Global after graduation? +
Yes, typically a bursary of this type includes a service obligation where you commit to work for the company for each year you received funding. Applicants should check the specific service contract details for the 2026 cycle.
8. + Can I apply if I am already in my 2nd or 3rd year of the qualification? +
Yes. Past listings suggest that the bursary supports students already enrolled for full-time study as well as new entrants. Check the current cycle requirements to confirm the year‐of‐study eligibility.
9. + What happens if I don’t hear back after I apply? +
If you are not contacted within a reasonable period after the application closing date (or after short‐listing), you should assume your application was not successful and consider applying again next cycle.
10. + Where can I get help or more information about this bursary? +
You can visit GAST Global’s official website and go to the “Careers / Bursaries” section, or email the bursary/coordinator address (bursary@gast.co.za) for more details.
Update note (checked September 2026): GAST’s bursary page has not been updated since its 2021 notice and gives no current closing date. Contact GAST directly to ask whether it is still taking bursars. Source: gastglobal.com.
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About GAST
Private company (engineering, construction and specialist materials)
GAST is a South African engineering, construction and specialist materials group headquartered in Pretoria. GAST began in 1961 as a chemicals business making waterproofing compounds and industrial coatings, and the company grew under the Gast family, including Dr…
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- Liberty Park, 96 Achilles Street, Pretoria, 0081
- Website
- gastglobal.com