Sasol Foundation Bursaries 2027

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Application summary

Focus on demonstrating financial need and strong academic performance, as these are key selection criteria.

Before you apply

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Essential requirements: Must be South African citizen (by birth).
Combined household income not exceeding R800,000 per annum.
First-time undergraduate degree applicant.

Overview

The Sasol Foundation is inviting applications for its 2027 bursary programme. This programme offers all-inclusive undergraduate bursaries to academically talented learners and students from Sasol's local communities, children of Sasol employees, and children of Sasol Khanyisa shareholders. The bursaries aim to expand access to tertiary education for learners and students from low-income and missing middle households. Applications for the 2027 intake will be open from 1 August to 23 August 2026.

Fields of Study Covered by the Bursary

STEM Bursaries

The Sasol Foundation offers comprehensive bursaries for full-time undergraduate degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers. Priority is given to degrees aligned with future capabilities like the Green Economy and Digitalisation, covering disciplines such as Engineering, Information Technology, Data Sciences, Agricultural Science, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Construction & Manufacturing, among others.

Non-STEM Bursaries

These bursaries are dedicated to qualifying students from Sasol's fence-line communities, children of Sasol Khanyisa shareholders, and children of Sasol employees who wish to pursue non-STEM qualifications.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be South African citizens (by birth).

Household income verifications are required.

Non-STEM bursaries are reserved for specific Sasol community members and shareholders.

Academic performance is a vital selection criterion.

Combined household income must not exceed R800,000 per annum.

Applicants must be pursuing their first undergraduate degree.

University students must have an average of 60% for all modules.

Applicants cannot be older than 25 years at the time of application.

Matric must be completed within a year before applying or currently in final year for first-degree applicants.

Note: Postgraduate bursaries will not be available for the forthcoming academic year.