Sasol Foundation Mainstream Bursary Programme 2027 for Young South Africans (Fully Funded)

Program Description

The Sasol Bursary programme comprises of a comprehensive package that includes both financial as well as developmental support throughout the study period. Bursaries are awarded for full-time university studies in engineering and science. Upon successful completion of the study period, students may be employed within the Sasol Group through our Graduate Development Programmes.

Eligibility Criteria

Note must be taken that Sasol Mainstream bursaries have a workback and/or payback obligation. Please note that this bursary programme does not accept Technical Maths/Math’s literacy.

Fields of Study

Applications may be submitted for degrees (no diplomas) in one of the following fields of study:

Undergraduate Studies (B.Eng. / B.Sc.)

1. Chemical Engineering
2. Chemistry (Studies to Hons. level will be required)
3. Civil Engineering
4. Data Science – Computer Science
5. Data Science – Mathematics
6. Data Science – Operations Research
7. Data Science – Statistics
8. Electrical Engineering
9. Electronic Engineering
10. Geology (Studies to Hons. level will be required)
11. Industrial Engineering
12. Mechanical Engineering
13. Metallurgy (Studies to Hons. level will be required) / Metallurgical Engineering
14. Mining Engineering

Undergraduate Studies (B. Eng. Tech.) – University of Technology

1. Mine Surveying

Postgraduate (M.Sc. / M.Eng. / PhD.)

In order to meet the economic growth needs in South Africa and fulfill our internal demand for highly skilled postgraduates in science and engineering fields, Sasol grants postgraduate bursaries for M.Sc., M.Eng., and Ph.D. studies in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. These awards will be made for postgraduate research supporting Sasol and South Africa’s energy and circular economy transition, through application in the following core disciplines:

1. Chemical Engineering – Fluid Dynamics
2. Chemical Engineering – Mathematical and Statistical Modelling
3. Chemical Engineering – Process Modelling
4. Chemical Engineering – Reactor Technology
5. Chemical Engineering – Separation Technology
6. Chemical Engineering – Thermodynamics
7. Chemistry – Advance analytical Chemistry in the areas of Vibrational Spectroscopy or Gas Chromatography
8. Chemistry – Catalysis or Polymer Science
9. Chemistry – Environmental Science in the areas of Water, Waste or Air, or in Air with focus on dispersion modelling
10. Cyber Security
11. Data Science – Applied Mathematics
12. Data Science – Statistics

Program Details

1. Bursaries are awarded for standard degree courses over a minimum period of time (e.g. B.Sc. or B.Eng. for studies over a 4-year period).
2. Students must study full time at a recognised and approved standard South African University.
3. Bursaries will under no circumstances be awarded for studies towards a so called dual/combined/hybrid degree course.
4. Only one application per student will be accepted.
5. Should an individual provide incorrect information during the application process and such information comes to the attention of Sasol at any later date, the invitation for the further selection process, the bursary offer or the bursary will be withdrawn/terminated with immediate effect.
6. It is imperative that students understand that should the information provided during the application and/or the possible bursary interview and/or any later date differs – the application/bursary will be regarded as null and void.

Application Process

Mainstream Bursary shortlisting of individual for the next step in the selection process as well as identification of individuals to whom bursaries will be awarded are done carefully, taking into account our needs and strictly following the set selection criteria.

Deadline

Application Deadline: 17 May 2026