Sasol Foundation Bursary Programmes 2026/27 Cycle for Under/Postgraduates in South Africa

Sasol Foundation Bursary Programmes 2026/27 offer comprehensive undergraduate bursaries in STEM and non-STEM fields for South African students, with specific eligibility tied to Sasol employee dependents, shareholders, or fence-line communities.

What it offers

• Full-cost bursary covering tuition, accommodation, meals, books, and a living allowance.
• Developmental support and potential employment through Sasol’s Graduate Development Programmes after graduation.
• Priority given to STEM fields aligned with Green Economy and Digitalisation (e.g., Engineering, IT, Data Sciences, Environmental Sciences).
• Non-STEM bursaries available for students from Sasol fence-line communities, Khanyisa/Inzalo shareholders, or Sasol employee dependents.

Who can apply

• South African citizens by birth only.
• Applicants must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree at a public South African university or university of technology.
• Must not be older than 25 years at the time of application.
• Must have completed matric within the past year or be currently completing matric if applying for first-year studies.
• Combined household income must not exceed R800,000 per annum.
• Priority given to financially needy and academically competitive candidates.

How to apply

• Applications open 1 August and close 23 August at midnight.
• Apply online during the application window.
• Required documents include academic results, proof of household income, and verification of eligibility (e.g., Sasol employee dependent status or fence-line community residence).