The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) offers a bursary program to support South African students pursuing careers in the steel and engineering industry.
The SEIFSA bursary aims to increase the number of interested people within the sector by financially assisting hardworking and qualified individuals.
About the SEIFSA Bursary
The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa Bursary aims to address the critical need for skilled professionals within the South African steel and engineering sector.
By providing financial assistance to talented students, SEIFSA fosters the development of a competent workforce equipped to drive the industry’s growth and success.
The bursary covers tuition fees only, paid directly to the student’s registered educational institution.
It’s important to note that additional study-related expenses like accommodation, books, and meals are the student’s responsibility.
SEIFSA Bursary Application Form
Applications for the bursary are always opened every year. It’s important to note that applications are submitted electronically through the SEIFSA website.
To access the application form, go to the SEIFSA bursary page on their website.
Here’s a step-by-step guide for submitting your application:
- Download the application form from the SEIFSA bursary webpage.
- Carefully complete the form, ensuring all sections are filled out comprehensively and accurately.
- Gather the required supporting documents: These normally include certified copies of your ID, academic transcripts, proof of registration/acceptance letter from your chosen institution, and proof of your household income.
- Submit your completed application form and all supporting documents electronically through the SEIFSA website or via email to: [email protected]. (Use the words “SEIFSA Bursary Application – Your full name” in the email subject line).
Remember that SEIFSA does not accept applications that are submitted via email, fax, or post.
SEIFSA Bursary Requirements
To be eligible for the SEIFSA Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen aged 35 years or younger.
- Possess good academic results in Mathematics and Science, with a minimum average of 75% in your National Senior Certificate (NSC) / Matric.
- Be registered or provisionally accepted for a full-time undergraduate engineering program at a recognized South African university or university of technology (UoT).
- Pass a standard aptitude test or similar assessment required by your chosen institution.
- Have a gross household income of more than R350,000.00 but less than R650,000.00 per annum.
- Not be receiving any other bursary that covers the same expenses as the SEIFSA Bursary.
SEIFSA Bursary Closing Date
The application period for the SEIFSA Bursary opens in early to mid-year and closes in late November of the following year.
Last year’s application window closed on 30 November 2023.
It’s good to check the SEIFSA website regularly for the most up-to-date information regarding application deadlines.
While contacting SEIFSA via telephone is not recommended for application inquiries, their general enquiries number is 011 298 9425.
You can also email them your inquiries on [email protected].