Sasol Mining Fence-line Bursary Programme 2027

Sasol Mining’s Fence-line Bursary Programme supports full-time undergraduate studies in engineering and science for students from Sasol fence-line communities.⁠‌‌​​​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌‌​​​⁠

What it offers

• Comprehensive bursary covering tuition and related expenses for Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering/Engineering Technology at a recognised South African university.
• Work-back/pay-back obligation upon graduation.

Who can apply

• South African citizens by birth only from Sasol Mining fence-line communities.
• Currently enrolled or intending to enrol full-time in 1st to 4th year of a relevant degree (e.g., Electrical, Electronic, Geology, Industrial, Mechanical, Mining Engineering, Mine Surveying at the University of Johannesburg).
• Must meet minimum academic criteria:
  • B.Eng./B.Sc.Eng.: 70–79% in Mathematics, 70–79% in Physical Science, and 60–69% in English (home/additional/second additional).
  • B.Eng.Tech.: 60–69% in Mathematics, 60–69% in Physical Science, and 60–69% in English (home/additional) or 50–59% in English Second Additional Language.

How to apply

• Applications open 24 August and close 13 September at midnight.
• Submit required academic results:
  • 1st-year applicants: Grade 11/Grade 12 results
  • 2nd-year: 1st-year results
  • 3rd-year: 2nd-year results
  • 4th-year: 3rd-year results