Applications Open for the Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme 2024

Sasol Foundation invites students to apply for the Sasol 2023 / 2024 Bursary Programme

Main Criteria:

• Academic performance,
• Household income,
• Acceptance to University/ University of Technology
• South African citizenship.

Bursaries Categories:

1) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) bursaries: for undergraduate studies in these fields:

• Agricultural Science
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Education (majoring in STEM subjects)
• Engineering (All disciplines)
• Financial Science
• Health Science
• Mathematical Science
• Technology
• and Other fields under STEM

2) Non-STEM bursaries: For students from Sasol’s fence line communities (municipalities / districts around Sasol plants / operations); as well as children of Sasol Khanyisa shareholders; and children of Sasol employees.

Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

Requirements for STEM Bursary:

• You must be a South African citizen (by birth only)
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full time towards an undergraduate degree, within one of the fields listed above, in 2024
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a public University or University of Technology in South Africa
• BEng / BSc Eng / BSc students: you must have achieved the following results:
  1. a minimum of Level 6 (70%) for Mathematics and Physical Science
  2. a minimum of Level 5 (60%) for English First Additional Language or English Home Language or English Second Additional Language
• BEng Tech students: you must have achieved the following results:
  1. a minimum of Level 5 (60%) for Mathematics and Physical Science
  2. a minimum of Level 5 (60%) for English First Additional Language or English Home Language
  3. a minimum of Level 5 (50%) for English Second Additional Language
• You must have achieved a minimum average of 60% for all modules, if currently studying
• You must not have registered for less than 5 modules in the 2022 academic year
• You must not have failed any modules in the 2022 academic year
• You must comply with university requirements for registration for the 2024 academic year
• Preference will be given to students who pursue degree studies that are in line with future capabilities (Green Economy and Digitalisation)

Requirements for Non-STEM Bursary:

• You must be a South African citizen (by birth only)
• You must be from Sasol’s fence line communities (municipalities / districts around Sasol plants / operations); or a child of a Sasol Khanyisa shareholder; or a child of a Sasol employee
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full time towards an undergraduate degree in any field, in 2024
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a public University or University of Technology in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum average of Level 5 (60%) for all modules registered for
• You must have achieved a minimum average of 60% for all modules, if currently studying
• You must not have registered for less than 5 modules in the 2022 academic year
• You must not have failed any modules in the 2022 academic year
• You must comply with university requirements for registration for the 2024 academic year

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees,
• Books,
• Pocket money,
• Accommodation and Meals
• A once-off computer and calculator allowance.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online by following these steps:

NEW USERS (who have not previously registered on the Sasol Bursary website), must follow these steps to apply:

• 1) Register on the Sasol Bursaries platform by filling in all the required information.
• 2) You will receive a email to activate your account – click on “Activate Account”.
• 3) You will then be directed to a screen to verify your email address and to create a password.
• 4) After verifying your email and creating a password, you will be directed to the Login page
• 5) Fill in your email address and password to login.
• 6) Click on “South African Bursary Application” in the top left corner.
• 7) Click on “Undergraduate Applications”.
• 8) Fill in all the required information – do not leave any fields blank.
• 9) Read and accept the disclaimer (the white button should turn blue).
• 10) You will then receive an email response on your application – once you receive the email, you may close the application.

Previously Registered Users (on the Sasol Bursary website) may continue their application by Logging in

Required Documents:

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents on your online application:

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Year end results of most recent year completed, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance to a University or University of Technology (on institutions letterhead)

Closing Date: Monday 21st of August 2023