• Sasol has opened its bursary programme for the 2024 academic year after awarding 255 bursaries to undergraduates in 2023.
• Bursaries are being offered for learners wishing to study various engineering disciplines, as well as chemistry and metallurgy.
• Applications close on 23rd May 2023.

Global energy firm Sasol is inviting high-achieving Grade 12 learners who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to apply for its “all-inclusive undergraduate bursary.”

The bursary is for the 2024 academic year, as the 2023 bursary has already closed with Sasol awarding 255 bursaries to undergraduate, postgraduate and university of technology students in South Africa. The company says that a total of 560 students are currently studying on Sasol bursaries.

Applications are now open for 2024 bursaries, and they close on 23rd May 2023 so there is still plenty of time to apply.

According to an announcement from Sasol, bursaries are open to learners who are planning to study towards a B. Eng. or B. Sc. Eng. in various engineering disciplines or for a B. Sc. in Chemistry and Metallurgy as well as B. Eng. Tech. in various disciplines.

“If you’re a highly motivated learner interested in a STEM career, this is your opportunity to apply for a bursary that will help secure you a better future,” the firm says.

“Our bursary programme isn’t just about developing our own pool of talent for the future — it is about developing a STEM ecosystem that helps our nation to be more competitive and create better opportunities for the youth,” said Monica Luwes, manager of the Graduate Centre at Sasol.

“If you want to help innovate for a better world and solve problems for our communities, a career in STEM might be for you. If you’re granted one of our bursaries, you will not only gain tertiary education but also the opportunity to start and succeed in your career for the new decade.”

Luwes adds that since South Africa is facing a shortage of STEM skills they recommend that Grade 7 learners choose subjects like Mathematics and Physical Sciences.

“Good passes in these subjects will enable you to study STEM degrees at tertiary level. Remember, you will be using your Grade 11 results for your initial applications to universities and for bursaries,” they continue.

The 2024 Sasol bursary covers tuition fees, accommodation, meals, pocket money and an allowance for a notebook and a calculator. It also provides comprehensive bursary support to help you to reach your academic potential and to maintain your personal well-being.

To be considered for the bursary, you will need to get 60 percent for Mathematics, 60 percent for Physical Science and 60 percent for English. Upon completion of your studies, you may be offered an opportunity to join the Sasol Graduate Development Programme as part of the bursary offering.

Sasol will be awarding various undergraduate / postgraduate bursaries in the following disciplines:

• B. Eng. Degrees (Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering),
• B. Sc. Degrees (Metallurgy, Geology, Chemistry, Data Science – Computer Science, Data Science – Mathematics, Data Science – Operations Research, Data Science – Statistics),
• B. Eng. Tech. Degree at a University of Technology (Mine Surveying and others).

Click here to apply or for more information.

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