Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
LEARNING TODAY. LEADING TOMORROW.
The Sasol Foundation Bursary is a comprehensive bursary targeted at talented individuals who are planning to pursue or are already registered for full-time studies towards an undergraduate degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Priority is given to STEM degree studies that are in line with future capabilities including specialisations in study disciplines such as Engineering and Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, and Agricultural Science, among others.
Qualifying children of Sasol Khanyisa shareholders, children of Sasol employees, and students from Sasol’s fence line communities (municipalities/districts around Sasol plants/operations) are also exclusively funded for studies towards non-STEM qualifications.
Applications open on 29 July and close on 30 August 2024
STEM BURSARIES
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Priority will be given to degree studies that are in line with future capabilities (Green Economy and Digitalisation), which include disciplines such as Engineering, Information Technology, Data Sciences, Agricultural Science, Environmental Sciences, Medical
Sciences, Construction and Manufacturing and Financial Sciences among others.
NON-STEM BURSARIES
These bursaries are reserved only for qualifying students from Sasol’s fence line communities (municipalities/districts around Sasol plants/operations); children of Sasol Khanyisa shareholders; and children of Sasol employees, wishing to study towards non-STEM
qualifications.
Visit www.sasolbursaries.com for details
Application Information
Minimum requirements: Grade 12 (Current Grade 12 students will apply with Grade 11 results). Students must comply with university requirements as per the degree applied for, and meet our minimum requirements which are as follows:
- STEM BURSARIES
B.Eng. and B.Sc.
Level 6: 70% and above
Mathematics and Physical Science
Level 5: 60% and above
English First Additional language or
Level 5: 60% and above
English home language or
Level 5: 60% and above
English 2nd Additional language
B. Tech / B. Eng. Tech.
Level 5: 60% and above
Mathematics and Physical Science
Level 5: 60% and above
English First Additional language or
Level 5: 60% and above
English home language or
Level 4: 50% and above
English 2nd Additional language
- NON-STEM BURSARIES
Minimum score to apply with:
Level 5: 60% Average for all modules registered
NB: Student must comply with University requirements
What the Sasol bursary includes:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees (no payment for repeat modules)
- Book allowance
- Monthly stipend
- Meal and accommodation allowance
- A once-off computer and calculator allowance
- Psycho-social support
- Graduate development support
Key Criteria
To be considered applicants must satisfy the following key criteria:
- must be South African citizens (by birth only)
- must have acceptance or provisional acceptance for studies at a South African public University or University of Technology for the following year
- must come from a household with a combined annual income of no more than R600 000.00
- must be below age 25 at the time of bursary application
- must be doing their first undergraduate degree
- must have completed matric within a year from the time of submitting an application or currently completing matric in 2024 if applying for 1st year of degree studies
- University students applying for 2nd or 3rd year of studies must have an average of 60% for all modules
