Shell: Bursaries 2024

Shell is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year. For the past few years, Shell has awarded bursary awards to more than 200 deserving, young South Africans. Through this, Shell hopes to give these deserving students the opportunity to fund their studies and obtain their tertiary qualification.

Fields of study:

The bursary award aims to provide educational opportunities to registered South African students pursuing studies within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields, relating to the Energy Sector.

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Tuition fees,
• Equipment (such as books)
• Accommodation.

The bursary will also provide the following benefits:

• Mentorship programmes
• Networking opportunities
• Tutoring
• Career guidance workshops
• Counseling support
• Potential employment opportunities with Shells various network of partners and affiliates

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be from an underprivileged/ disadvantaged background
• You must have completed Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for English, Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be studying or registered and accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University or Technical College in South Africa