Eskom Engineering Degree Bursary Programme - Grade 12 Applicants (2027 intake)
Bursary reference: eskom_bur_006224
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 matriculant students who are passionate about engineering to apply for its Engineering Degree Bursary Programme.
This bursary aims to support students pursuing qualifications in engineering disciplines while developing the critical skills needed to contribute to South Africa's energy future. This Opportunity is strictly available for current matriculants or people who have matriculated in 2025 and will start their first-year tertiary studies in 2027.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to seize this opportunity to gain financial support for their studies and become part of an institution 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 Measurement Control and Instrumentation
- BEng/BSc Renewable Energy Engineering
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.
- Grade 11 final results or Grade 12 Certificate.
- Conditional acceptance to study engineering for specified disciplines from public universities (if available).
- Applicants should not be holding any other bursary.
Selection Criteria:
- Grade 11 final results or Grade 12 Certificate
- Minimum requirements for High School subjects:
•English Level 4
•Pure Mathematics Level 5
•Physical Science Level 5
Conditional acceptance from university to study in the following disciplines: (if available)
- 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 Measurement Control and Instrumentation
- BEng/BSc Renewable Energy Engineering
PLEASE NOTE:
- GRADE 11 YEAR END RESULTS WITH THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED BUT FINAL DECISION WILL DEPEND ON THE 2026 FINAL MATRIC RESULTS.
- APPLICANTS MAY BE SUBJECTED TO A PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT.
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