Eskom invites South African Grade 12 learners and aspiring university engineering students to apply for the Eskom University Bursary Programme 2026.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 28 November 2025
Bursary Location: Megawatt Park & various Eskom sites across South Africa
About the Eskom University Bursary Programme
Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity supplier and one of Africa’s largest state-owned enterprises, offers one of the country’s most prestigious engineering bursaries. The bursary supports high-performing learners who want to pursue engineering studies at public universities and contribute to South Africa’s future energy solutions.
This bursary is more than financial assistance — it provides a pathway into the engineering world, work-integrated learning, and potential future employment within Eskom.
Eligible Fields of Study
Successful applicants will study towards a BEng or BSc Engineering degree in one of the following fields:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
- Electromechanical / Mechatronics Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy Engineering
Reference Number: 50907883NP
Department: Human Resources
Business Unit: Engineering Department
Position: University Bursars
What the Eskom Engineering Bursary Covers
Eskom’s engineering bursaries traditionally cover a comprehensive range of expenses, including:
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation (residence or private allowance)
- Meals
- Prescribed textbooks and learning materials
- Monthly stipend
- Paid work-integrated learning during academic breaks
- A pathway into the Eskom Graduate-in-Training Programme (GIT)
This makes it one of the most competitive and valuable engineering bursaries in South Africa.
Minimum Requirements
General Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Have Grade 11 final results (if currently in Grade 12) or a valid Grade 12 certificate
- Have conditional acceptance to study engineering at a South African public university
- Not be receiving any other bursary
- Not be registered at any tertiary institution at the time of applying
Academic Requirements
Minimum subject requirements:
- English: Level 4
- Mathematics (Pure): Level 5
- Physical Science: Level 5
Important:
Grade 11 results will be accepted for initial consideration, but the final decision depends on 2025 matric results.
Who Should Apply?
This bursary is ideal for:
- Learners passionate about engineering
- Grade 12 students with strong Maths & Science marks
- Students with conditional university acceptance in engineering
- Future engineers who want to help build South Africa’s energy future
- Learners from previously disadvantaged backgrounds
Required Documents
Prepare the following before applying:
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Grade 11 results or Grade 12 certificate
- Conditional acceptance letter from a public university
- Certified proof of home address
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Any bursary application form required on Eskom’s website
How to Apply
👉 Click here to apply for the Eskom University Bursary Programme 2026
https://eskomcareers.ci.hr/applicant/index.php?controller=Bursaries&method=view&bursaryid=31d0a365-f4d3-49a6-b3d1-7494f9a29463
Application Steps
- Visit the Eskom Bursaries Portal.
- Open the bursary using Reference Number 50907883NP.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required certified documents.
- Submit your application before the expected closing date.
- Await feedback (if no response within 28 days after closing, consider the application unsuccessful).
Why This Bursary Matters
Eskom contributes to solving South Africa’s energy challenges by investing in the next generation of engineers. This bursary supports national development in areas such as:
- Power generation
- Renewable energy innovation
- Infrastructure development
- Grid expansion and smart technology
- Engineering design and energy security
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