Illovo Sugar Bursary South Africa 2025

Illovo Sugar Limited is a subsidiary of Associated British Foods Plc. and stands as the largest sugar producer in South Africa.

Established in 1891, the company plays a big role in the nation’s agricultural sector.

Illovo Sugar cultivates and processes sugar cane, supplying refined and raw sugar to local, regional, and international markets.

Beyond South Africa, their operations extend across Malawi, Swaziland, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia.

Their commitment to sustainability and economic development is evident in their support for educational initiatives like the Illovo Sugar Bursary program.

About the Illovo Sugar Bursary

Illovo Sugar offers a generous bursary program designed to empower academically gifted students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue undergraduate degrees in engineering and science fields crucial to the sugar industry.

Their bursary covers a comprehensive range of expenses, including:

  1. Registration fees
  2. Tuition fees
  3. Exam fees
  4. Prescribed textbooks
  5. Meals and accommodation

By alleviating financial limitations, the Illovo Sugar Bursary allows students to focus on their academic pursuits and contribute meaningfully to the industry after graduation.

Illovo Sugar Bursary Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, ensure you meet the following mandatory eligibility criteria:

  1. South African Citizenship: This bursary program is exclusively open to South African citizens.
  2. Matric Completion: You must have successfully completed Matriculation (National Senior Certificate) with a good academic standing.
  3. Field of Study: Your chosen field of undergraduate study must fall within the following disciplines:
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering (heavy current and light current)
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering  
  4. Year of Study: Bursaries are available to first and second-year undergraduate students.
  5. Accredited Institution: You must be enrolled at a recognized and accredited university or university of technology in South Africa.
  6. Financial Need: You must hail from a previously disadvantaged background.
  7. No Other Bursary Support: You cannot be a recipient of any other bursary or NSFAS funding concurrently.
  8. Community Preference: Students residing in communities surrounding Illovo SA operation sites might receive application preference.

Illovo Sugar Bursary Application Requirements

Applications for the Illovo Sugar Bursary program are submitted entirely online.

Note the application portal normally opens in early to mid-year, so keep an eye out for announcements on the Illovo Sugar website or relevant bursary portals.

Here’s what you’ll need to have ready for your application:

  1. Online Account: Register for an account on the designated bursary application platform.
  2. Certified Documents: Prepare certified copies of the following documents:
    • ID document (proof of South African citizenship)
    • Matric certificate
    • Full academic record/transcripts
    • Proof of registration at your university or university of technology

Incomplete applications lacking any required documents will be disqualified.

How to Apply

Once the application window opens:

  1. Register for an account on the bursary application platform.
  2. Log in with your account credentials.
  3. Complete the online application form carefully and accurately.
  4. Upload certified copies of all the required documents mentioned above.
  5. Review your application thoroughly before submitting it.

How to Contact

For any inquiries related to the Illovo Sugar Bursary program, please contact Fundi, the bursary administrator: [email protected].

Illovo Sugar Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for the 2025 Illovo Sugar Bursary program has not yet been announced.

Stay informed by checking the Illovo Sugar website and relevant bursary portals regularly.