Key Facts
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Full-time student in computer science, electrical or electronics engineering, or information technology
- Entering the second year of study
- Overall average of at least 65%
- Willing to do paid vacation work for at least eight weeks per year
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your ID
- Latest academic results
- Proof of registration at your institution
- Completed application form
About Bell Equipment Bursary
The Bell Equipment Bursary supports South African students who study engineering, computer science and information technology. Bell Equipment builds heavy machines at its Richards Bay factory, and it funds students in the skills that it needs.
Bell's website showed no bursary advert on 8 November 2026. The terms below come from third-party copies of the 2026 to 2027 advert, so confirm them with the company.
Funding Details
The copies say that bursars take part in paid vacation work for at least eight weeks per year. That work gives you a look at the factory and helps you build a record that employers value.
They also say that recipients must reapply for funding each year, so your results still matter after you win. An older application form states that the offer is withdrawn if you do not send proof of university registration by the end of February.
The copies did not say what the bursary pays for or whether you must work for Bell afterwards. Ask for these details in writing, and read the agreement before you sign it.
Remember that many machine makers hire from their bursary pool. Take the vacation work seriously, ask questions, and keep a record of the tasks you complete. A short report that you write after each placement can help in later interviews, and it shows the company that you take your career seriously.
Where You Can Study
The copies did not list the institutions that Bell funds. Students normally study at a South African university or university of technology. Ask the company whether your institution qualifies before you apply.
If you study near Richards Bay, you may find it easier to arrange vacation work at the factory. Ask the company how it places bursars for this work.
About Bell Equipment
About Bell Equipment Bell Equipment is a South African manufacturer of articulated dump trucks and other heavy machines for mining, quarrying, construction and forestry. It builds its machines at a large factory in Richa…
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The copies describe a bursary for South African citizens who study full time. They say that applicants should be entering the second year of their degree in 2026 to 2027, and that they need an overall average of at least 65%.
The fields named in the copies are listed below. Check that your degree matches one of them.
- Computer science (BSc)
- Electrical engineering
- Electronics engineering
- Information technology
Bell also runs engineering apprenticeships at Richards Bay for people who want to become artisans. Those need a Grade 12 with mathematics and physical science and have their own closing dates, so they are a different route.
Application Procedure
Check the careers section of the Bell Equipment website for the current advert and application form. Send your application only through the channel that Bell names. Do not rely on an unofficial website for the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bell bursary open now?
We saw no advert on Bell's website. Third-party copies describe a 2026 to 2027 round, so check the company's careers page.
Do I need to reapply every year?
The copies say yes. Recipients must reapply each year.
Is there an apprenticeship too?
Yes, Bell runs engineering apprenticeships at Richards Bay, but they are separate from the bursary.
