South African students have a new funding pathway as Astron Energy invites applications for the 2027 bursary programme.
The programme covers undergraduate and postgraduate studies across science engineering information technology and business disciplines offering full funding and a structured support package. Recipients commit to a work back period after graduation equal to the funding years.
Fields Of Study And Eligible Qualifications
The bursary supports a wide array of programmes spanning data analytics chemical engineering electrical engineering mechanical engineering information technology computer science accounting general finance commerce financial information systems internal audit marketing and risk management.
Engineering applicants may pursue BSc or BEng degrees only and are not eligible for BTech tracks. Eligible candidates must be South African citizens under thirty five and must be enrolled or intending to study full time at a registered South African higher education institution.
Bursary Coverage And Additional Benefits
Funded studies cover tuition fees textbooks accommodation meals and monthly allowances providing for the essential costs of study from registration through to on campus living.
Recipients may also access psycho social support light touch mentorship personal and professional development opportunities and a work readiness programme to help with transitions into the workplace.
Eligibility Requirements And Selection Process
Applicants must be South African citizens under the age of thirty five and meet a series of conditions before consideration. These include full time study at a registered institution in South Africa a demonstrated Matric completion and a track record of at least seventy percent across the latest academic year.
Eligible qualification levels include Diploma Advanced Diploma Degree Honours Master’s and registered institutions may include universities private providers community colleges and TVET colleges provided they meet the stated requirements. Enquiries about the bursary are handled through the Excel at Uni support channel.
How To Apply And Important Dates
Applications are submitted online via the official bursary portal and late entries are not accepted. The closing date is 26 October 2026 at 12 00 midday and applicants should ensure all supporting documents are uploaded before submission.
Required documents include certified copies of identity and academic records a motivational letter and a comprehensive curriculum vitae all of which must be less than three months old. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 31 January 2027 and those not informed by then should treat their applications as unsuccessful.