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Eskom Bursary Programme

Eskom

Bursary Type

Full Bursary

Full cost of study

Eskom bursaries fund engineering, IT, and finance students across South Africa — covering the full cost of study plus vacation employment.

What's covered

🎓Tuition🏠Accommodation💵Living Allowance📚Books💼Vacation Work

Full tuition, accommodation, books, and vacation employment

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Eligibility at a Glance

Fields of Study

⚡ Electrical Eng 🏗️ Civil Eng ⚙️ Mechanical Eng ⚗️ Chemical Eng 🖥️ IT 💰 Finance 📊 Accounting

Study Level

Undergrad

Available In

All Provinces (Nationwide)

Quick Facts

Workback requiredYes

Financial need requiredYes

NSFAS compatibleNo

Disability friendlyYes

SA citizenship requiredYes

Min academic average70%

About This Bursary

Eskom Bursary Programme

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, South Africa's national electricity utility, runs one of the country's largest bursary programmes through its Engineering, Finance, and IT divisions.

The Eskom bursary covers:

Full tuition fees

Accommodation

Books and stationery

Monthly living allowance

Paid vacation employment during university holidays

Eskom bursary holders are exposed to real power infrastructure projects during their vacation employment, gaining invaluable experience.

Career Pipeline

The Eskom bursary is explicitly designed as a talent pipeline. Most bursary graduates transition into Eskom's Graduate Development Programme upon qualification.

Eligibility Requirements

South African citizen
Accepted or enrolled at an accredited South African university
Engineering, IT, or Finance qualification
Minimum 70% for Mathematics and 70% for Physical Science
Demonstrated financial need

How to Apply

1Visit eskom.co.za and search for bursaries under Careers
2Complete the online application
3Submit required documents
4If shortlisted, attend a skills assessment and interview

Required Documents

SA ID (certified)
Matric certificate or academic transcript
Proof of university registration
Income proof for household
Motivational letter

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Eskom offer bursaries for electrical engineering?

Yes, electrical engineering is one of Eskom's primary bursary fields given its core business in electricity generation and transmission.

Is the Eskom bursary for TVET students?

Eskom's main bursary is for university students. Check Eskom's learnerships and apprenticeship programmes for TVET pathways.

Ready to Apply?

Visit the official website for the most up-to-date application information and deadlines.

Apply on Eskom Website

All bursary applications are free. Never pay to apply.

Bursary Summary

ProviderEskom

ValueFull cost of study

DeadlineOpen · 95d remaining

Min average70%

WorkbackRequired

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