Sasol Foundation invites students to apply for the Sasol 2023 / 2024 Bursary Programme

Bursary recipients will be selected based on the following main criteria:

• Academic performance,
• Household income,
• Acceptance to University/ University of Technology
• South African citizenship.

Bursaries will be awarded in 2 categories, namely:

1) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) bursaries: for undergraduate studies in these fields:

• Agricultural Science
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Education (majoring in STEM subjects)
• Engineering (All disciplines)
• Financial Science
• Health Science
• Mathematical Science
• Technology
• and Other fields under STEM

2) Non-STEM bursaries: For students from Sasol’s fence line communities (municipalities / districts around Sasol plants / operations); as well as children of Sasol Khanyisa shareholders; and children of Sasol employees.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

Requirements for STEM Bursary:

• You must be a South African citizen (by birth only)
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full time towards an undergraduate degree, within one of the fields listed above, in 2024
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a public University or University of Technology in South Africa
• BEng / BSc Eng / BSc students: you must have achieved the following results:
  1. a minimum of Level 6 (70%) for Mathematics and Physical Science
  2. a minimum of Level 5 (60%) for English First Additional Language or English Home Language or English Second Additional Language
• BEng Tech students: you must have achieved the following results:
  1. a minimum of Level 5 (60%) for Mathematics and Physical Science
  2. a minimum of Level 5 (60%) for English First Additional Language or English Home Language
  3. a minimum of Level 5 (50%) for English Second Additional Language
• You must have achieved a minimum average of 60% for all modules, if currently studying
• You must not have registered for less than 5 modules in the 2022 academic year
• You must not have failed any modules in the 2022 academic year
• You must comply with university requirements for registration for the 2024 academic year
• Preference will be given to students who pursue degree studies that are in line with future capabilities (Green Economy and Digitalisation)

Requirements for Non-STEM Bursary:

• You must be a South African citizen (by birth only)
• You must be from Sasol’s fence line communities (municipalities / districts around Sasol plants / operations); or a child of a Sasol Khanyisa shareholder; or a child of a Sasol employee
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full time towards an undergraduate degree in any field, in 2024
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a public University or University of Technology in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum average of Level 5 (60%) for all modules registered for
• You must have achieved a minimum average of 60% for all modules, if currently studying
• You must not have registered for less than 5 modules in the 2022 academic year
• You must not have failed any modules in the 2022 academic year
• You must comply with university requirements for registration for the 2024 academic year

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees,
• Books,
• Pocket money,
• Accommodation and Meals
• Aonce-off computer and calculator allowance.