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CSIR bursary in collaboration with SASOL Foundation

The CSIR, in collaboration with the SASOL Foundation, financially supports full-time, unemployed students seeking qualifications in areas that are deemed a priority by the CSIR.

Eligibility

The bursary is open to academically qualifying young people and aims to attract and increase the participation of women, black individuals and people with disabilities in science, engineering and technology, specifically in the areas of study mentioned below:

Areas for an Undergraduate Bursary

  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Chemical Engineering 
Requirements

Current Grade 12 learners:

  • South African citizen;
  • Must intend to enrol full-time for the degree of choice at a South African public university;
  • English (Level 5);
  • Mathematics (Level 6); and
  • Physical Science (Level 6)
     

Current university students:

  • Must be a South African citizen;
  • Planning to enrol full-time at a South African university for 2025; and
  • Must have passed all registered courses for the completed study period at the university. 
     

The following documents must accompany your application:

  • An updated CV;
  • A copy of your certified identity document;
  • A copy of your latest academic record; and
  • A copy of the Grade 11 final year results (for current Grade 12 learners).
     

Failure to attach these documents will result in your application being null and void.
Bursary covers

This is a comprehensive bursary, and it covers all the costs associated with university studies, such as:

For undergraduates

  • Registration fees
  • Tuition fees
  • Books
  • Accommodation
  • Living allowances
  • Once-off laptop allowance 
     

Academic merit will be considered during the selection process, and it is imperative to increase the participation of women, black individuals and people with disabilities in science, engineering and technology.

Non-financial support

Full wrap-around support and vacation work.
 
Obligations You are obligated to work back a year that the CSIR and Sasol Foundation have funded.
 
How to apply

The call for 2025 applications is now open!

To apply, click on this link: https://csir.auraams.app/

The closing date for all applications is Monday, 30 September 2024
Contact details

For more information on the CSIR bursary, please contact the CSIR recruitment centre:
Tel: +27(12) 841 3256
Email: bursaryprogramme@csir.co.za

Contact Person

CSIR recruitment centre

bursaryprogramme@csir.co.za