Sasol is now accepting applications for its bursary programme, offering full financial and developmental support to students pursuing degrees in engineering and science. The programme covers full-time university studies and provides opportunities for graduates to join Sasol through its Graduate Development Programmes, although recipients must meet a work-back or payback obligation.
The Sasol Bursary Programme covers tuition, accommodation, meals, study materials, and allowances for tools like a laptop and calculator. After graduating, bursars may also get the opportunity to join Sasol’s Graduate Development Programme.
Sasol is looking for applicants pursuing the following qualifications:
- Chemical Engineering,
- Chemistry (Studies to Hons. level will be required),
- Civil Engineering,
- Data Science (Computer Science/Mathematics/Operations Research/Statistics),
- Electrical Engineering,
- Electronic Engineering,
- Geology (Honours degree mandatory),
- Industrial Engineering,
- Mechanical Engineering,
- Mining Engineering,
- Metallurgical Engineering/Metallurgy (Studies to Hons. level will be required),
- Mine Surveying (University of Johannesburg only).
Applicants will also need to meet the following criteria:
- Be South African citizens by birth and reside permanently in South Africa,
- Be registered (or intending to register) for full-time undergraduate studies in 2027 at a Sasol-approved public university in South Africa,
- Meet Sasol’s minimum academic requirements.
It should be pointed out that studies at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will not be considered as part of this Bursary Programme.
Applications close on 17 May 2026.
