HENSOLDT South Africa is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies in fields that are a priority to the company, especially in engineering and technical fields, including the following:

Undergraduate studies:

• Electronic Engineering (BEng) (with an interest in embedded software/ firmware)
• Computer Engineering (BEng) (with an interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning)
• Computer Science (BSc)
• Mechanical Engineering (BEng) (with an interest in fine mechanical design and optics)
• Mechatronics Engineering (BEng) (with an interest in control systems)

Postgraduate studies:

• Electronic Engineering (MEng) (with an interest in radar and signal processing)
• Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (MEng) (with an interest in control systems)

There will be a total of 10 bursaries awarded – 8 for undergraduate studies and 2 for postgraduate studies.

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• tuition fees,
• prescribed textbooks,
• student accommodation
• a monthly allowance.

Obligations:

• After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work at HENSOLDT, for one year per year of funding received.
• Undergraduate students will be required to partake in holiday work.
• Postgraduate students will be required to perform project related work at HENSOLDT.
• The bursary include internships at HENSOLDT during and after studies.

Eligibility Requirements for the bursary:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be studying towards one of the undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications listed above
• Electronic Engineering (BEng) students: you must be entering your 3rd or 4th year (final year) of study in 2024
• Computer Engineering (BEng) students: you must be entering your 3rd or 4th year (final year) of study in 2024
• Computer Science (BSc) students: you must be entering your 3rd year of study in 2024
• Mechanical Engineering (BEng) students: you must be entering your 3rd year of study in 2024
• Mechatronics Engineering (BEng) students: you must be entering your 3rd year of study in 2024
• Electronic Engineering (MEng) students: you must be entering your Master’s level of study in 2024
• Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (MEng) students: you must be entering your Master’s level of study in 2024
• Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups