UCT Sappi Bursaries and Scholarships for Engineering/ Bachelor of Science

Eligibility If you’re a school leaver or university student between 18 and 25 years old, and are studying (or intending to study) full time at any South African accredited university, you could be eligible for our bursary scheme. You should be studying in one of the below fields:

• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Industrial Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Mechatronics
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Forestry and Wood Sciences
• National Diploma – Pulp and Paper
• National Diploma in Forestry.

In addition, you must also have:

• South African citizenship
• an average of 70-80% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy), 70-80% in Physical Science, and 60% in English, and
• qualifying points for entrance at the university, or acceptance confirmation.

Current university results will be considered for undergraduate students. Note that preference will be given to learners with an average of 75% and above in Mathematics and Physical Science.

When to apply Applications for bursaries are open from 01 June to 30 September every year. If you meet the minimum criteria, you may be invited to a selection interview.