Sasol Mainstream Bursary Programme

Sasol Mainstream Bursary Programme

 

Sasol Mainstream bursaries is a performance-based programme with a work-back / pay-back obligation.

This is an all-inclusive bursary offered to talented individuals who are planning to study full-time towards an undergraduate / postgraduate degree, to pursue selected Engineering, Science and Technology qualifications for applicants nationally.

To be considered, you must be a South African citizen, currently registered or qualifying for possible registration at an approved South African University or University of Technology for the following year.

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

 

Bursaries for this intake are only awarded in the following study fields:

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

1. Chemical Engineering
2. Chemistry (Hons. is a requirement for Sasol)
3. Civil Engineering
4. Data Science (Computer Science / Mathematics / Operations Research / Statistics)
5. Electrical Engineering
6. Electronic Engineering
7. Geology (Hons. is a requirement for Sasol)
8. Industrial Engineering
9. Mechanical Engineering
10. Metallurgy (Hons. is a requirement for Sasol)
11. Mining Engineering

 

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

1. Mine Surveying

 

 

To be considered for the Sasol Mainstream Undergraduate bursary, the applicant must meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Must be a South African Citizen
2. Registered or qualifying for possible registration at an approved South-African University or University of Technology for the following year
3. Bursary offered to talented individuals who are planning to study full-time towards an undergraduate / postgraduate degree, to pursue selected Engineering, Science and Technology qualification for applicants nationally.

 

 

Application Criteria (Undergraduates):

Undergraduate and University of Technology needs

Minimum requirements:  Grade 12 (Current Grade 12 students will apply with Grade 11 results)

Bursaries can be accessed by those in matric or those who have completed matric but have not started with their first year of the studies.

 

B.Eng. and B.Sc.

• Level 6:  70 -79% for Mathematics and
• Level 6:  70 -79% for Physical Science and
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for English First Additional language or
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for English home language or
• Level 4:  50 – 59% for English Second Additional language

 

B.Eng. Tech Engineering (Mine Surveying) 

• Level 5:  60 – 69% for Mathematics and
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for Physical Science and
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for English First Additional language or
• Level 5:  60 – 69% for English home language or
• Level 4:  50 – 59% for English Second Additional language

 

General application criteria for students currently studying at university:

1. Current 1st-year students will apply with Grade 12 results.
2. Current 2nd-year students applying for third year will apply with 1^st year results.
3. Current 3^rd year students applying for 4^th year / Hons, will apply with 2^nd year results.
4. Hons. students applying for Masters, will apply with 3^rd year results.
5. Master students applying for PhD, will apply with Hons. results.
6. Undergraduate students and Hons students must get 50% and above to meet minimum criteria.

 

Application criteria for current university undergraduate students 

(Academic year 1, 2, 3, 4 and Hons)

1. A Minimum of 50% must be obtained for all courses which the student has registered for in the previous academic year.
2. If a student is already studying towards the degree course for which he/she is applying for a bursary, the student must be registered for the degree course over the minimum study period for the degree involved (i.e. 4 years for engineering degree) and/or able to still complete studies in that minimum period of time.
3. Students who are already on an extended study period or already added a year to the minimum study period (i.e. 5 years for an engineering degree) as well as individuals who are planning to register for an extended degree course, must not apply.
4. Applications must be for full time studies towards an academic degree at an accredited and approved South African University.
5. Studies at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will not be considered/allowed.
6. No bursaries are awarded for studies at a University of Technology, except for studies in Mine Surveying.

 

 

Sasol Mainstream Undergraduate Bursaries:

1. 100% of the prescribed University tuition fees, registration fees and exam fees.
2. An amount equal to the average rate for accommodation in a single room at a University residence at which the Sasol bursar is studying. This rate is determined by Sasol in conjunction with the university.
3. An amount for meals based on three meals per day, as determined by the University.
4. An amount of approximately R12 000,00 per annum, towards book and pocket money.

 

Please note:

1. Prescribed tuition fees, registration fees and exam fees are paid directly to the university.
2. Fees for accommodation are paid directly to the university if the student is staying in university-administered accommodation Students will be required to pay for any repeat subjects.
3. 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.
4. Book and pocket money will be paid directly to the individual.
5. 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.
6. Full details of the payment process and the requirements which must be met are communicated to successful applicants once a bursary has been awarded.

 

 

How to apply:

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