2027 Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary

Opening date

15/10/2026 7:00 am

Closing date

12/11/2026 11:59 pm

Overview/Details

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is offering bursaries for the 2027 intake to high performing Grade 12 learners and tertiary students. The programme combines financial support with world class vacation work experience at the company’s manufacturing operation in East London, giving bursars a head start in the automotive industry.

The bursary covers tuition fees, meals, accommodation, stationery, and a stipend, and bursars can study at a university of their choice. Vacation work experience at Mercedes-Benz in East London is also part of the offer. Conditions apply to the benefits.

Preference is given to first year students, applicants who live in the Eastern Cape, and children of MBSA employees. Only complete applications submitted through the online portal will be considered, and the questionnaire on the application must be completed or your application will be disqualified.

Requirements

  • Must be a South African born citizen
  • Must be a Grade 12 learner, or a student enrolled in or currently completing full time studies. First year students receive preference.
  • Applicants who live in the Eastern Cape receive preference
  • Preference is given to children of MBSA employees
  • Must be studying, or planning to study, in one of the approved fields below

Approved fields of study

  • Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Software Development
  • Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Metrology
  • Analytical Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (BSc)
  • Mechatronics
  • Metallurgy
  • Finance, Accounting, or Economics
  • Supply Chain or Logistics
  • Human Kinetics and Ergonomics

Selection criteria

  • Grade 12 learners must have an overall average of at least 70%, including at least 65% in Mathematics and/or Physical Science where required for the chosen field of study
  • Current Grade 12 learners must submit their latest third term results
  • Applicants already studying at a tertiary institution must submit their final matric certificate
  • Tertiary students must have an average of at least 65% based on their latest semester results
  • The latest available academic results are used to assess all shortlisted candidates

Required documents

  • A CV in PDF format, in a file size suitable for uploading
  • Certified copy of your Grade 12 third term results (current Grade 12 learners), or your most recent full tertiary academic record together with your matric certificate (students already at tertiary level)
  • Certified copy of your ID document
  • The completed application questionnaire. Failure to complete it will disqualify your application.

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered, so attach all relevant documentation.

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