The Upstream Training Trust (UTT) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies relating to the petroleum, oil and gas industries, including the following fields:

• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Geophysics
• Geoscience
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Mechatronics
• Mining Engineering
• Physical Science

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Tuition fees,
• Textbooks,
• Accommodation and meals.

The bursary is valued at R120 000.

Bursary recipients will also receive an incentive awarded for academic excellence:

• Students achieving between 65 and 69%, will receive R5 000
• Students achieving between 70 and 74%, will receive R10 000
• Students achieving 75% or more, will receive R15 000

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the STEM-related qualifications listed above, in 2025
• You must be registered or conditionally accepted at an institution of higher learning in South Africa
• You must achieve a minimum overall pass mark of 60%
• You must achieve a minimum overall pass of 65% in Mathematics, Science, and English
• You must pass all your subjects, if currently studying
• You must NOT be in receipt of another bursary or financial assistance
• Preference given to students from previously disadvantaged areas, female students, students with a passion and interest in upstream oil and gas industry, as well as students with plans to go into the upstream oil and gas industry