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Eligibility Requirements
- Studying or planning to study civil or electrical engineering
- Minimum of 70% overall in Grade 12, with Level 7 in Mathematics and Physical Science
- For current students: at least 65% in first year and 70% in second and third year
- Financial need
- Academic merit shown in your results
Documents Needed
- Your CV
- Certified copy of your ID or passport
- Academic qualifications and transcripts
- Proof of your fee statement, for first- to fourth-year students
- Grade 12 statement of results
About Zutari Engineering Bursary
The Zutari Engineering Bursary Programme funds students who study civil or electrical engineering. Zutari is the engineering consultancy that used to trade in South Africa as Aurecon. Its latest call closed on 31 August 2026, so this page explains how the programme works while you wait for the next one.
The programme offers full academic funding and what Zutari calls holistic support. Zutari also runs vacation work, work-integrated learning, internships and a graduate programme, so a bursary is one step in a longer path with the firm.
Funding Details
Zutari describes the award as full academic funding with holistic support. The page does not break the award down into tuition, books or a monthly allowance, so ask the firm what a full award covers in your case.
The page does not mention a work-back period. Read your agreement before you sign, and ask whether the firm expects vacation work or service afterwards.
Shortlisted candidates go to a panel interview. Zutari selects on academic merit, financial need and the result of the interview, so prepare to explain why you chose engineering.
The panel interview is a key step, so practise before you go. Be ready to talk about your marks, your family's financial position and your plans after graduation. Bring your original documents to the interview, because the panel may ask to check them against your copies.
Where You Can Study
Zutari's page does not list the universities it works with. It asks for proof of fees from first- to fourth-year students, so you must be registered or accepted at an institution that issues a fee statement. Ask the firm if you plan to study at a university outside the usual public list.
About Zutari
About Zutari Zutari is a pan-African engineering and infrastructure consultancy. It grew out of the African business of Aurecon, which separated from the Australian-headquartered group in 2020. The name blends two Swahil…
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You can apply if you are a South African student who wants to study civil or electrical engineering at university. Zutari looks for strong results, and it also weighs your financial need. Both school leavers and current students can apply, because the marks it asks for differ by year of study.
The firm states its marks clearly, which helps you judge your chances before you start. If you do not meet them, ask Zutari whether another route fits you better.
Zutari is an engineering consultancy, so its projects touch roads, water, energy and buildings. A motivation that names a type of project you enjoy will read better than a general statement about liking mathematics. Think about what first made you choose civil or electrical engineering, and describe it in a few honest sentences.
Application Procedure
Zutari took applications through its careers page until 31 August 2026. Check the page for the next call. For questions about early talent programmes, email earlytalent@zutari.com.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Zutari bursary still open?
The 2026 call closed on 31 August 2026. Watch the careers page for the next one.
Is Zutari the same company as Aurecon?
Zutari was formerly Aurecon South Africa, and the firm now trades as Zutari.
What marks do I need?
Zutari asks for 70% overall in Grade 12 with Level 7 in Mathematics and Physical Science. Current students need 65% in first year and 70% in later years.
