How to Apply for Sasol Bursaries

The Sasol Foundation bursary focuses on expanding access to tertiary education for learners and students from low-income and missing middle households . Priority is given to STEM disciplines aligned with future capabilities, including Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Agricultural Science, Environmental Sciences, and Medical Sciences .

This bursary is exclusively for students from Sasol Mining's fence-line communities in Mpumalanga, Free State, and Sedibeng District Municipality . It supports full-time Bachelor of Engineering or Engineering in Technology studies .

This programme is specifically for academically talented young women residing within approximately 50 kilometres of the Sasol Mining Secunda Complex . It supports studies in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering, as well as Geology and Mine Surveying

Full tuition fees

Accommodation and meal allowances

Monthly pocket money or living allowance

Book and study material allowance

Once-off laptop and calculator allowance

Paid vacation work from second year

Psychosocial support and mentorship

Work-back obligation: Successful bursars may be employed within the Sasol Group through Graduate Development Programmes, but must fulfil work-back or pay-back obligations .

Registration fees

Tuition fees (no payment for repeat modules)

Pocket money

Meal allowance

Accommodation allowance

Once-off computer and calculator allowance

Work opportunities with work-back obligation

Development opportunities including vacation work

Psychosocial support including workshops and EAP

Citizenship: South African citizen by birth only

Residence: Must reside permanently in South Africa

Age: Must not be older than 25 years at the time of application

Study status: Registered or planning to register for full-time studies at an approved public South African university

UNISA exclusion: Studies at UNISA are not considered

For B.Eng. and B.Sc. Engineering applicants:

Mathematics: Level 6 (70–79%)

Physical Science: Level 6 (70–79%)

English First Additional Language: Level 5 (60–69%) OR

English Home Language: Level 5 (60–69%) OR

English Second Additional Language: Level 4 (50–59%)

For B.Eng. Tech. applicants (Mine Surveying only):

Mathematics: Level 5 (60–69%)

Physical Science: Level 5 (60–69%)

English: Level 5 (60–69%) or Level 4 (50–59%)

For university students applying for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year:

Must have an average of 60% for all modules

Must submit previous year academic results

For first-year applicants:

Grade 11 or Grade 12 results meeting the minimum requirements

Important: Technical Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy are not accepted for undergraduate study requirements .

Foundation Bursary additional requirements:

Combined household income must not exceed R800,000 per annum

Must be pursuing first undergraduate degree

Must have completed matric within a year of applying, or currently completing matric

Non-STEM Bursaries: Reserved only for qualifying students from Sasol's fence-line communities, children of Sasol Khanyisa shareholders, and children of Sasol employees .

Mining Fence-line Bursary: Restricted to South African citizens from Sasol Mining fence-line communities .

Women in Fenceline Communities Bursary:

Female applicants only

Not older than 25 years of age

Grade 12 learners or first-, second-, or third-year students

Must achieve at least 70% in Mathematics and Physical Science, and 60% in English

✅ Certified copy of South African ID

✅ Full academic record from start date of studies to present

✅ Proof of registration for full-time studies

✅ Proof of permanent home residence (municipality and district)

✅ Grade 12 results or previous year academic results

✅ Updated CV

✅ Household income verification (for Foundation bursaries)

Before applying, confirm you meet the minimum requirements for the specific programme. For Mainstream bursaries, you need Level 6 (70–79%) in Mathematics and Physical Science for B.Eng. programmes, and must be a South African citizen by birth . For Foundation bursaries, your household income must not exceed R800,000 per annum .

All Sasol bursary applications are submitted online through the official Sasol bursaries portal.

Official application portal:

www.sasolbursaries.com

Helpline: 086 010 6235

How to apply:

Go to www.sasolbursaries.com

Create a candidate profile

Complete all fields with your personal details and qualifications

Upload your CV, ID, Matric certificate, and academic record

On the Sasol bursaries portal, select the programme you qualify for:

Sasol Mainstream Bursary Programme

Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme

Sasol Mining Fence-line Bursary Programme

Sasol Mining Women in Fenceline Communities Bursary

Important: Each programme has its own application window and requirements .

Fill in all required fields accurately, including your personal information, contact details, educational qualifications, and academic results.

Tips for a strong application:

Include your Matric subjects and marks in full

Ensure your academic average meets the minimum requirement (60% for continuing students)

Double-check that your contact details are correct

Note that incomplete application forms will not be considered

Prepare and upload clear, certified copies of:

South African ID document

Grade 11 or Matric results

Full academic record (if applicable)

Updated CV

Review all information for accuracy

Ensure all required documents are attached

Click "Submit"

Save the confirmation page or reference number

Important: Late applications will not be considered. Email applications will not be accepted .

Shortlisted applicants must be willing and able to avail themselves for online psychometric testing as part of the selection process. These assessments take place before the interview phase .

All notifications regarding the status of student applications (whether successful or unsuccessful) will be provided by the end of November .

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Never pay for a bursary application

Sasol never charges application fees

For queries, call the Sasol bursary helpline on 086 010 6235