The Sasol Bursary Programme is a performance-based, all-inclusive bursary aimed at supporting students pursuing full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in selected fields. Recipients of this bursary have a work-back/pay-back obligation, meaning they are required to work for Sasol upon graduation for a specified period.
Sasol Bursary Programmes
Sasol offers two types of bursaries:
1. Sasol Mainstream Bursary Programme
This programme supports students pursuing degrees (not diplomas) in engineering, science, and technology.
2. Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme
This bursary provides financial support to students pursuing STEM and non-STEM fields, including those from Sasol fence-line communities and Sasol employee families.
Eligible Fields of Study
Undergraduate Studies (B.Eng. / B.Sc.)
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry (Honours required)
- Civil Engineering
- Data Science (Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics)
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Geology (Honours required)
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy (Honours required)
- Mining Engineering
Undergraduate Studies (B.Eng. Tech.) – University of Technology
- Mine Surveying
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Instrumentation & Control Engineering (Electrical Light Current)
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
- Mechanical Engineering
Postgraduate Studies (M.Sc. / M.Eng. / PhD.)
- Engineering disciplines
- Cyber Security
Sasol Bursary Benefits
The bursary is all-inclusive and covers:
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Study materials and books
- Annual allowances
- Laptop and other study-related expenses
- Workplace experience at Sasol during vacation work
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Sasol Bursary, applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be currently registered or eligible for registration at a South African University or University of Technology
- Have excellent academic results (Grade 11 or Grade 12 final marks required for new applicants)
- Meet the minimum university entry requirements for their chosen field
How to Apply for the Sasol Bursary
Steps to Complete Your Application:
- Register an Account:
- Visit the official Sasol Bursary website: www.sasolbursaries.com
- Click on Log In and select Register
- Fill in the required details and create an account
- Complete the Online Application:
- Log in with your new account
- Click on Sasol Foundation Bursary application
- Fill in all required details and upload necessary documents
- Read and accept the disclaimer
- Click Submit
- Check Application Status:
- After submission, you will receive an email confirmation
- If you need to make changes, contact: Berlyne.Rasool@adcorpgroup.com
Important Notes
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered
- Applications must be submitted online (No email or postal applications allowed)
- If you forgot your password, use the password reset option on the login page
- Ensure all sections are marked complete before submission
Contact Information
For queries, reach out to Sasol Bursaries at:
- Phone: 0860 106 235
- Email: Berlyne.Rasool@adcorpgroup.com