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2027 Astron Energy Bursary

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Closing Date: 2026/10/26

Qualification: Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, and Electrical – must be Bsc or Beng, NOT B-Tech), IT – Information Technology and Computer Science, Finance – Accounting, General Finance and Commerce, Internal Auditing, Risk Management, Marketing, Financial Information Systems, Data Analysis.

About The Bursary
The bursary scheme forms part of Astron Energy's commitment to skills development, meaningful socio-economic transformation, and the country’s broader development agenda. 
The sponsorship is a full-cost bursary that covers the following: 
  1. Full bursaries to attend ANY registered higher education institution
  2. Tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation
  3. Food and monthly allowances, On-going psycho-social support provided
  4. Light-touch mentorship for developing essential skills imperative for personal and professional growth. 
  5. Work Readiness Programme
  6. Academic Support in the form of private tutoring

 

Be studying in this stream: 
  1. Engineering: Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical. [Must be BSc or BEng, NOT B-Tech]
  2. IT: Information Technology and Computer Science
  3. Finance: Accounting, General Finance and Commerce
  4. Internal Audit
  5. Risk Management
  6. Marketing
  7. Financial Information Systems
  8. Data Analytics
  • OBLIGATIONS: You are obligated to work-back for every year of funding provided by the bursary, otherwise you may have to refund the value of the bursary benefits received (plus interest charges). 
  • Any applicant or awardee later revealed to not be studying full-time or having paid employment; will have their bursary contract/offer terminated and required to refund all benefits paid to them by the bursary. 
  • If you have not heard back from us by 31 January 2027, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
Who Can Apply
  1. Applicants must be under 35 years of age.   
  2. Applicants must be South African citizens.
  3. Applicants must be pursuing a FULL-TIME qualification (Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Masters, Etc) 
  4. Applicants must be pursuing their qualification-level for the first time (ie, not repeating a degree, honours, etc)
  5. Applicants must be pursuing a qualification or intending to pursue a qualification at any tertiary institution registered with DHET and SAQA. (This includes private/community colleges and TVETS) 
  6. Average academic performance for the last full academic year must be 70% or higher
Be studying in this stream: 
  1. Engineering: Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical. [Must be BSc or BEng, NOT B-Tech]
  2. IT: Information Technology and Computer Science
  3. Finance: Accounting, General Finance and Commerce
  4. Internal Audit
  5. Risk Management
  6. Marketing
  7. Financial Information Systems
  8. Data Analytics
How To Apply
Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form. Be sure to read every section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate.
  • Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
  • Please ensure that you attach ALL of the required documents
  • Closing date for application type:
    • 2027 Astron Energy Bursary closes: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12 midday.
  • Bursary allocation year for application type:
    • 2027 Astron Energy Bursary will be allocated for the 2027 academic year
  • If you have not heard back from us by 31 January 2027, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Terms and Conditions apply.  Successful applicants will be required to sign an agreement provided by the sponsor.

 

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