2027 Eskom Engineering Diploma Bursary

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Closing date

22/09/2026 11:59 pm

Overview/Details

Eskom invites ambitious South African matriculant students who are passionate about engineering to apply for its Engineering Diploma Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. This bursary supports students pursuing engineering diplomas and BEng Tech qualifications while developing the critical skills needed to contribute to South Africa’s energy future.

This opportunity is strictly available to current Grade 12 learners or students who matriculated in 2025 and will be starting their first year of tertiary studies in 2027. Please note that applications for Advanced Diploma qualifications will not be considered. Studies must be taken up at a University of Technology.

Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity, and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Eskom has been certified as a Top Employer South Africa for 2026.

Requirements

  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must be a current Grade 12 learner or must have matriculated in 2025, starting first year studies in 2027
  • Must have Grade 11 final results or a Grade 12 certificate
  • Must meet the following minimum matric subject requirements: English at Level 4, Pure Mathematics at Level 4, and Physical Science at Level 4
  • Must have conditional acceptance to study at a University of Technology in one of the approved disciplines (if available)
  • Must not be holding any other bursary
  • Advanced Diploma qualifications will not be considered
  • Applicants may be subjected to a psychometric assessment

Approved fields of study

  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Diploma in Data Engineering
  • Diploma in Chemical Engineering
  • Diploma in Measurement Control and Instrumentation
  • BEng Tech in Electrical Engineering
  • BEng Tech in Industrial Engineering

Please note: Grade 11 year end results will be considered, but the final decision will depend on 2026 Matric results.

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