2027 Astron Energy Bursary

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be under 35 years of age
• Must be pursuing a full-time qualification (Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Masters, etc.) at any tertiary institution registered with DHET and SAQA, including private colleges and TVET colleges
• Must be pursuing the qualification level for the first time (not repeating a degree, honours, etc.)
• Must have achieved an average academic performance of 70% or higher for the last full academic year
• Must be studying in one of the approved fields listed below
• Engineering applicants must be enrolled for a BSc or BEng degree. B-Tech qualifications are not accepted for engineering.

Approved fields of study

• Mechanical Engineering (BSc or BEng only)
• Chemical Engineering (BSc or BEng only)
• Electrical Engineering (BSc or BEng only)
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Accounting
• General Finance and Commerce
• Internal Audit
• Risk Management
• Marketing
• Financial Information Systems
• Data Analytics

Required documents

All certified documents must be less than 3 months old. Where multiple documents are required for one submission, combine them into a single file.

All applicants must submit:

• Certified copy of a valid South African identity document
• A 1 to 2 page motivation statement explaining why you should be selected
• Recent certified copy of parent or guardian’s South African ID or death certificate
• A comprehensive CV covering work experience and background

Current tertiary students (undergraduate, Honours, or Masters enrolled in 2026) must also submit:

• Certified full tertiary academic records for all years of study, even across multiple institutions
• Certified copy of latest or June 2026 official academic transcripts
• Certified copy of valid Matric certificate
• 2026 official university fee statement. If living off campus, include your lease agreement.
• Certified copy of 2026 proof of registration

Matric learners or gap-year students after Matric must also submit:

• Certified Grade 11 final year-end report with official school stamp
• Certified Grade 12 Term 2 report with official school stamp

Tertiary gap-year students (enrolled prior to 2027) must also submit:

• Certified copy of valid Matric certificate
• Certified copy of the latest official academic transcripts, if applicable

Masters and PhD applicants must also submit:

• A recommendation letter from their supervisor (compulsory)

Additional documents where applicable:

• Proof of any existing bursary or NSFAS funding
• If disabled: Department of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form and a doctor’s letter
• 2027 acceptance letter from an accredited institution (even provisional acceptance)
• If under 18: a signed guardian consent form and certified copy of the guardian’s proof of identity