Global chemicals and energy giant Sasol says that applications are currently open for its all-inclusive bursaries for the 2023 academic year.
Sasol said it is inviting high-performing mathematics and science learners/students to apply for an all-inclusive bursary to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees at approved South African public universities.
“For more than 30 years Sasol has been awarding comprehensive bursaries to top-performing maths and science learners. Sasol is currently one of the larger bursary providers in South Africa with an extended bursary pool and annually awarding a significant number of bursaries, with 387 bursars currently in the programme.”
The group said that its undergraduate bursary programmes cover not only bursars’ tuition fees, accommodation and meals, but also an annual predetermined amount for textbooks and pocket money. Bursars also receive allowances for study tools such as laptops and calculators.
The bursary will also provide psycho-social support to help students succeed during their studies. Students applying for STEM-related degrees will need to refer to the Sasol bursaries site for application criteria.
For the 2023 academic year, Sasol will award over 200 new bursaries in the following categories:
Sasol Bursaries
Bursaries will be awarded in the fields of cyber security (postgraduate), electronic engineering, mining engineering and chemical engineering (postgraduate) for students currently at university.
Sasol Foundation Bursaries: STEM and non-STEM
These bursaries are for learners who are planning to study full-time towards an undergraduate degree to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers.
Priority will be given to degree studies that are in line with future needs including specialisations in study disciplines such as engineering & technology, mathematical and data science, agricultural science, environmental & medical sciences, construction & manufacturing; and financial and accounting sciences among others.
Non-STEM bursaries will also be awarded to students from Sasol’s fence line communities, children of Sasol Khanyisa shareholders and Sasol employees.
Sasol Energy Bursaries
Bursaries in this category are for studies in STEM disciplines. They will be granted to learners from the Namakwa District Municipality in the Northern Cape.
“At Sasol, our CSI projects are inspired by our purpose, which is to innovate for a better world,” said Monica Luwes, manager of the Graduate Centre at Sasol.
“As technology continues to transform the way we live, we see strong demand in the workplace for people with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills and qualifications. STEM professionals are key to the country’s future growth, and we’re proud to harness and support the incredible talent and potential that will propel the technological industry even further,” said Luwes.
Students can apply for its bursary programme by:
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