Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) 2026 Bursary South Africa
VWGA is owned by the subsidiary company Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (VWAG) in Germany, which is also South Africa’s biggest German investment.
The company has become the Eastern Cape’s biggest private employer and has thus built enduring relationships with communities across South Africa.
VWGA has launched numerous projects with their “Volkswagen for Good” initiative, including Literacy for Kwa-Nobuhle, which helps to ensure that the children of Uitenhage learn to read fluently by the age of 10.
Fields Covered:
Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies within these fields:
- Engineering (Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering)
- Finance (BCom Finance / Bachelor of Accounting Science / BCom Strategy Development / Strategy Management)
- Logistics / Supply Chain Management / BCom Logistics and Transport
- Marketing (BCom Marketing / Digital Marketing / Marketing and Communication)
- Quality / Polymer Technology
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Books
- Stationery
- Accommodation
- Meals,
- as well as a laptop for study purposes.
Bursary recipients will also have the opportunity to partake in vacation work, receive mentoring and development, as well as additional study support.
Candidates will undergo the following before final selection is made: screening, shortlisting, an interview and psychometric assessments. Candidates will be required to sign an agreement provided by VWGA.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 28 November 2025 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
After graduation, students will be obligated to work back for every year of funding provided by VWGA.
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying full-time towards an Undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above (the bursary does NOT cover master’s or Doctoral studies)
- You must be registered or registering for studies at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have achieved a Bachelor’s Pass with a minimum average of 70% in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at the tertiary level
- You must NOT be employed on a full-time basis
- Preference will be given to students from Designated Groups, in line with VWGA’s Transformation objectives and Employment Equity Plan
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted online at: VWGA Bursary Application 2026
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full Tertiary Academic Records (for all years of tertiary study, even if at multiple institutions) (certified copy) or police affidavit stating why you were not schooling
- Most recent / June 2025 Official Academic Transcripts (or official institution report) (certified copy) or police affidavit stating why you were not schooling
- 2025 Official University Fee Statements
- Lease agreement if living in off-campus accommodation)
- 2025 Proof of Registration (if studying in 2025) (certified copy) or police affidavit stating why you were not schooling
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (listing your work experience and background)
- Motivational letter stating why you should be selected to receive the bursary award (1 to 2 pages)
- If funded by another bursary/ NSFAS: bursary agreement/ letter/ offer
- If disabled: Dept. of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Diagnosis Letter by a Doctor
- Parents’ or guardians’ ID documents or death certificate if deceased (certified copy)
- Students under 18 years old: a signed consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian, AND a certified copy of their ID document
Closing date: 19 September 2025 (at 14:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
Contact the bursary:
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact ExcelAtUni (the administrators for this bursary) directly:
Email: hello@excelatuni.com