Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesSouth Africa
Host CountrySouth Africa
Area of StudyEngineering, IT, All
Application Deadline17 May 2026 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeUndergraduate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-0493
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About This Scholarship

The Sasol Mainstream Bursary Programme offers comprehensive financial and developmental support for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate studies in engineering and science fields at accredited South African universities. Upon successful completion, graduates may be considered for employment within Sasol through structured graduate development programmes.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full tuition covered
  • Learning resources
  • Developmental guidance throughout study period

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a South African citizen
  • 2 Must be under 30 years of age at time of application
  • 3 Must pursue full-time studies at an accredited South African university
  • 4 Must apply for degree programmes only (no diplomas)
  • 5 Must not enrol in distance-learning institutions (e.g., UNISA)
  • 6 Must not enrol in dual, combined, or hybrid degree programmes
  • 7 Only one application per applicant permitted
  • 8 Programme does not accept Technical Maths/Maths literacy

How to Apply

1
Open application portal from 1 April – 17 May annually
2
Submit online application through official Sasol Bursaries website
3
For postgraduate applicants: demonstrate clear understanding of intended study area (full research proposal not required at application stage)
4
Successful candidates will engage with Sasol technical experts and academic supervisors to finalise project proposal
📅 4 years (undergraduate), variable (postgraduate M.Sc./M.Eng./PhD)

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