Sasol Bursaries 2027

Sasol offers comprehensive bursaries for South African youth pursuing STEM and select non-STEM degrees, with multiple application windows throughout the year.

What it offers

• Comprehensive financial and developmental support for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies in approved fields.
• Work-back/pay-back obligation for Sasol Mining bursaries upon completion.
• Priority fields include Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mining, Metallurgy), Information Technology, Data Science, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Construction & Manufacturing.
• Postgraduate bursaries available for M.Sc., M.Eng., and Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, aligned with sustainability and energy transition priorities.

Who can apply

• South African citizens (by birth only).
• First-time undergraduate applicants must have completed matric within the past year or be completing it in the current year.
• Current university students (1st–4th year) must meet minimum academic requirements: 60–79% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and Physical Science, and 50–69% in English (depending on language level).
• Non-STEM bursaries reserved for children of Sasol employees, Khanyisa shareholders, or candidates from Sasol fence-line communities.
• Household income must not exceed R800,000 per annum.
• Age limit: Must be no older than 25 at the time of application.

How to apply

• Applications open and close on specific dates for different programmes:
  • Foundation Programme: 1–23 August 2026
  • TDP: 24 August–11 September 2026
  • Mining: 24 August–13 September 2026
  • GDP Top-Ups: 14 September–4 October 2026
• Apply via the Sasol website during the designated periods.
• Submit required academic results (Grade 11/12 or university transcripts) and proof of South African citizenship.