Sasol UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE BURSARIES
Sasol has established a reputation in the market as an employer of choice. Our bursary scheme boasts an all-inclusive package recognised in South Africa for being highly competitive. The scheme aims to attract exceptional young talent to the organisation. If you have what it takes to become part of this exciting team, the Sasol Bursary Scheme is ready to change your life! Bursaries awarded are for full-time university studies in engineering, science and commerce disciplines. Upon successful completion of the study period, students may be employed within the Sasol Group through our Novice Professional Development Programme.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016 UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE BURSARIES WILL OPEN ON 12 JANUARY 2015.
How do I Qualify?
Who can apply?
Grade 12 learners must have achieved the following marks in:
BEng and BSc
| Required subjects | Old curriculum Symbols | New curriculum Mark |
| Maths | HG A | 7 |
| Science | HG B | 6 |
| English | HG C | 5 |
B Com Degrees
| Required subjects | Old curriculum Symbols | New curriculum Mark |
| Maths | HG C | 5 |
| English | HG C | 5 |
What criteria must I meet to be able to apply for a bursary?
All individuals writing matric after 2007 must meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of a Level 4 for English First Language or a Level 5 for English Second Language in Grade 11. (The majority of academic textbooks used at university are imported from overseas and are thus published in English).
- A minimum of a level 7 for Mathematics and a level 6 in Physical Science in Grade 11 if you are applying for a bursary in one of the engineering or Science fields.
- A minimum of a level 5 in Mathematics if applying for a B com Degree, except for B com Accounting where Mathematics has to be a minimum of a level 6
- A minimum of a level 5 in Accounting if you are applying for B Com Accounting
- Applications must be for full-time studies towards an academic degree at an accredited South African university.
- Applicants must be South African citizens with a valid ID number.
- All applicants invited to attend an interview must be willing to undergo psychometric testing.
All individuals writing matric before 2007 must meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of a D symbol for English First Language HG or a C symbol for English Second Language HG in Grade 12. (The majority of academic textbooks used at university are imported from overseas and are thus published in English).
- A minimum of an A symbol for Mathematics HG and a B symbol for Physical Science HG in Grade 12 if you are applying for a bursary in one of the engineering or science fields.
- A minimum of a C symbol for Accounting HG in Grade 12 if you are applying for B Com Accounting.
- If you are already studying towards the degree course for which you are applying for a bursary, you must have passed all courses for which you have registered at the university for the study period already completed.
- Applications must be for full-time studies towards an academic degree at an accredited South African university. No bursaries are awarded for studies at a university of technology or college.
- Applicants must be South African citizens with a valid ID number.
- All applicants invited to attend an interview must be willing to undergo psychometric testing.
Note:
Any bursary awarded is subject to the condition that the candidate’s end of year results in Grade 12 (if currently in matric) or end of year results at university (if currently studying at university) do not differ substantially from the results presented during the application process.
Sasol reserves the right to withdraw the offer of a Sasol bursary if the candidate performs substantially weaker academically than the academic performance presented during the application process.
Candidates applying for the 2015 Undergeraduate and Postgraduate bursaries must apply by 31 March 2014.
What does a bursary include?
What does a Sasol bursary include?
The Sasol bursary is a comprehensive bursary which includes the following:
- 100% of the prescribed university tuition fees, registration fees and exam fees.
- An amount equal to the average rate for accommodation in a single room at a university hostel at the university at which the Sasol bursar is studying. This rate is determined by sasol in conjunction with the university.
- An amount for meals based on three meals per day, as determined by the university.
- An amount of approximately R10 000,00 per annum, towards book and pocket money.
Note:
- Prescribed tuition fees, registration fees and exam fees are paid directly to the university.
- Students will be required to pay for any repeat subjects.
- Monies for accommodation are paid directly to the university if the student is staying in university-administered accommodation.
- In cases where the student elects to stay in non-university administered accommodation, monies in lieu of accommodation and meals will be paid directly to the individual. In such instances, the amounts will be limited to that prescribed in points 2 and 3 above.
- Book and pocket money will be paid directly to the individual.
- Payments in respect of the above are made twice a year. The first payment is made at the beginning of the first semester, and the second payment is made at the beginning of the second semester.
- Full details of the payment process and the requirements which must be met are communicated to successful applicants once a bursary has been awarded.
- Successful applicants will be bound contractually to work at Sasol after graduation for a period equal to the tenure of the bursary.
Selection Process
How does the selection process work?
- Under Graduate and Post Graduate applications should be submitted to Sasol by no later than 31 March 2015, for the 2016 academic year.
- Applications should be submitted online. For more info go to the How do I Apply page
- Applicants who do not have internet access and do not have access to an internet cafe in their area may contact our Sasol Bursary Application Helpline at 086 010 6235 for support.
- All applicants short listed to attend an interview will be notified before end-May. Notification is done telephonically as well as via written correspondence.
- Selection interviews usually take place during the June/July public school holidays each year. Applicants will be required to attend a full day session where they will be assessed by means of a structured interview as well as psychometric tests.
- Applicants will be reimbursed for travel expenses to attend the selection day up to a maximum amount, as predetermined by Sasol.
- The outcome of the selection day is communicated to applicants by end-August. Please note that no correspondence will be entered into prior to this date.
- Successful candidates will be provided with comprehensive documentation relating to the Sasol Bursary Scheme, as well as a written contract and other documentation for completion.
- Bursaries are awarded for commencement in the following academic year and no payments are made in respect of studies already completed.
