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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- 3rd or 4th year undergraduate, or Masters/PhD postgraduate, in Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Computer, or Software Engineering
- Interest in the microwave/RF antenna field
- Minimum academic average of around 75% in the most recent cycle
- Willingness to complete vacation work at the company's Johannesburg offices (3 weeks, twice a year)
- Willingness to sign a bursary contract with a work-back clause
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of ID document
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of registration at a recognised university
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Motivational letter
About Alaris Antennas Bursary
The Alaris Antennas Bursary has been run since 2015 by Alaris Antennas, a Centurion-based radio-frequency antenna engineering company and founding entity of the Alaris Group, to attract and retain engineering talent from South Africa's leading tertiary institutions into its microwave and RF antenna engineering teams.
The programme funds both undergraduate students (3rd and 4th year) and postgraduate students (Masters or PhD) across Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Computer, or Software Engineering, with a particular interest in applicants drawn to microwave and RF antenna work.
Funding Details
Covers registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation, and a subsistence allowance. Recipients also complete vacation work at the company's Johannesburg offices (three weeks, twice a year), with accommodation and flights covered by Alaris Antennas.
Where You Can Study
Open to students at recognised South African universities offering accredited Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Computer, or Software Engineering degrees.
About Alaris Antennas
Alaris Antennas (Pty) Ltd is a specialised radio-frequency antenna engineering company based in Centurion, Gauteng, tracing its roots back to 1990. Originally known as Poynting Defence and Specialised Antennas, the compa…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Undergraduate applicants need to be in their 3rd or 4th year of Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Computer, or Software Engineering, with an interest in the microwave/RF antenna field. Postgraduate applicants (Masters or PhD) with a passion for microwave and RF antenna research may receive full funding. In its most recent cycle, a minimum academic average of 75% was required, and recipients had to sign a bursary contract including a work-back clause, satisfied either through permanent employment after graduation or repayment of the funds.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds the Alaris Antennas Bursary?
Alaris Antennas, a Centurion-based RF antenna engineering company and founding entity of the global Alaris Group.
Does it fund postgraduate study?
Yes - full funding is available for Masters or PhD students with a research interest in microwave and RF antenna work, in addition to 3rd/4th-year undergraduates.
Is there a work-back requirement?
Yes - recipients sign a bursary contract with a work-back clause, satisfied through permanent employment after graduation or by repaying the funds.
What does the vacation work involve?
Three weeks of vacation work at the company's Johannesburg offices, twice a year, with accommodation and flights covered.
When does the next cycle open?
Alaris Antennas has not yet published dates for its next intake at the time of writing. Check the company's careers page directly for the current opening.
