Eskom Engineering Degree Bursary Programme - Current Degree Students (2027 intake)
Bursary reference: eskom_bur_006319
Bursary status: Online
Apply by: 22 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Matriculants/Graduate/No Experience
EE position: No
Introduction
Eskom invites ambitious and talented South African university students who are passionate about engineering to apply for its Engineering Bursary Programme for 2027 intake.
This bursary aims to support first year and second year students pursuing qualifications in engineering disciplines while developing the critical skills needed to contribute to South Africa's energy future. This opportunity is exclusively available to first year and second year students who are currently enrolled and actively studying at a recognised public tertiary institution.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to seize this opportunity to gain financial support for their studies and become part of a team dedicated to powering sustainable growth and innovation.
Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding engineering career with Eskom.
Description
Opportunities are available for University Bursars for the following degrees:
- BEng/BSc Industrial Engineering
- BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering (Heavy current)
- BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering (Light current)
- BEng/BSc Electrical & Computer Engineering
- BEng/BSc Electronic Engineering
- BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering
- BEng/BSc Mechatronics Engineering
- BEng/BSc Civil Engineering
- BEng/BSc Data Engineering
- BEng/BSc Chemical Engineering
- BEng/BSc Electro Mechanical Engineering
- BEng/BSc Metallurgy Engineering
- BEng/BSc Software Engineering
- BEng/BSc Renewable Energy Engineering
- BEng/BSc Measurement Control and Instrumentation
Area of specialization: Eskom is offering University Bursary opportunities within the Engineering Department.
NB: Applications for BEng Tech qualifications will not be considered.
NB: Applications for BEng Tech qualifications will not be considered.
Minimum requirements
- Must be a South African citizen
- Academic record at university persuing an engineering degree.
- Applicants should not be holding any other bursary
Selection Criteria:
- Academic record, no carry over of subjects
- Minimum requirements for students currently at University overall aggregate of 60% and above.
Currently studying in University in the following disciplines:
- BEng/BSc Industrial Engineering
- BEng/BSc Electrical & Computer Engineering
- BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering (Heavy current)
- BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering (Light current)
- BEng/BSc Electronic Engineering
- BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering
- BEng/BSc Mechatronics Engineering
- BEng/BSc Civil Engineering
- BEng/BSc Data Engineering
- BEng/BSc Chemical Engineering
- BEng/BSc Electromechanical Engineering
- BEng/BSc Metallurgy Engineering
- BEng/BSc Software Engineering
- BEng/BSc Renewable Energy Engineering
- BEng/BSc Measurement Control and Instrumentation
PLEASE NOTE:
- CURRENT REGISTERED STUDENTS SHOULD SUBMIT FULL ACADEMIC RECORD, FINAL DECISION WILL DEPEND ON THE 2026 ACADEMIC RESULTS.
- APPLICANTS MAY BE SUBJECTED TO A PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT.
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