2027 Eskom Engineering Degree Bursary (Current Students)

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Closing date

22/09/2026 11:59 pm

Overview/Details

Eskom invites South African university students who are passionate about engineering to apply for its Engineering Degree Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. This bursary is exclusively available to first year and second year students who are currently enrolled and actively studying at a recognised public tertiary institution in South Africa.

The bursary supports students pursuing BEng or BSc engineering degrees while developing the critical skills needed to contribute to South Africa’s energy future. Please note that applications for BEng Tech qualifications will not be considered under this programme.

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 currently enrolled as a first year or second year student at a recognised public South African university
  • Must have an overall academic aggregate of 60% or above
  • Must have no carry over of subjects
  • Must submit a full academic record for the engineering degree currently being pursued
  • Must not be holding any other bursary
  • BEng Tech qualifications will not be considered under this programme
  • Applicants may be subjected to a psychometric assessment

Approved fields of study

  • BEng/BSc Industrial Engineering
  • BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
  • BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
  • BEng/BSc Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • BEng/BSc Electronic Engineering
  • BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering
  • BEng/BSc Mechatronics Engineering
  • BEng/BSc Civil Engineering
  • BEng/BSc Data Engineering
  • BEng/BSc Chemical Engineering
  • BEng/BSc Electromechanical Engineering
  • BEng/BSc Metallurgy Engineering
  • BEng/BSc Software Engineering
  • BEng/BSc Renewable Energy Engineering
  • BEng/BSc Measurement Control and Instrumentation

Please note: the final decision will depend on 2026 academic results.

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