Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 30 January 2026
- Provider
- Shell
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
Shell had not confirmed a 2027 closing date when we checked.
VerifiedClosed · applications closed on 30 January 2026 The 2026 round closed on 30 January 2026, so expect the 2027 call around the end of 2026 through the TTI Bursaries portal. Latest update ↓
Shell is a global energy company with a long history in South Africa. Its bursary backs top matriculants entering STEM degrees related to energy, fuels and chemicals.
About the Shell Bursary
- Fields: STEM qualifications linked to the energy sector.
- For first-year students at public universities.
- Full cover for fees and study materials.
Shell Bursary eligibility requirements
- South African citizen.
- At least 75% overall and 75% for Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English.
- Entering first year at a recognised public university.
- Financial need, shown with household income documents.
How to apply for the Shell Bursary
- Watch Shell South Africa’s education page and careers pages for the 2027 call, and apply only through the route Shell itself gives.
- Prepare your ID, Matric certificate, university acceptance and proof of household income.
- Apply online before the closing date.
Closing date
30 January in the last round (2026). No 2027 date has been confirmed.
Contact details
- Bursary queries: Shell South Africa’s HR team, through the careers contact page
Energy and engineering students should also see the Astron Energy bursary, the Sasol bursary and the Energy and Mobility Education Trust scholarship.
FAQs
1. When does the Shell bursary close for 2027? +
Shell had not confirmed a 2027 closing date when we checked. The 2026 round closed on 30 January 2026, so expect the 2027 call around the end of 2026.
2. Who runs it? +
TTI Bursaries administers the Shell bursary through its online portal.
3. Which fields? +
STEM qualifications linked to the energy sector, such as chemical, mechanical and electrical engineering and the physical sciences.
4. What marks do I need? +
At least 75% overall and 75% each for Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English in Matric.
5. Who qualifies? +
South African students entering first year at a recognised public university, with financial need shown by household income documents.
6. What does it cover? +
A full bursary for university fees and study materials.
Update note (checked September 2026): Shell had not confirmed a 2027 closing date when we checked. The 2026 round closed on 30 January 2026, so expect the 2027 call around the end of 2026 through the TTI Bursaries portal.
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