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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen with a bar-coded ID
- Enrolled at, or accepted by, a South African university or university of technology
- Financial need and academic potential
- A level 6 in Mathematics, Physical Science and Accounting in matric
- A level 5 in English
- Written proof of acceptance
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your bar-coded ID
- Matric results, or your latest academic transcript
- Written proof of acceptance from your institution
- Any other documents that the application form asks for
About Gibela Bursary
The Gibela Bursary supports South African students who study engineering and related fields. Gibela is the rail company building new trains for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. It funds students who need financial help and who show academic potential.
The company's bursary page did not give a 2027 opening or closing date when we checked on 6 November 2026. So read the page again before you plan, and watch for fake adverts, which Gibela warns about on the same page.
Funding Details
Gibela grants the bursary for one year at a time, and it renews the award each year if your academic results stay strong. The company's page does not list the amounts or the costs that the bursary covers, so ask Gibela before you rely on a particular figure.
The page does not mention a work-back period either. If you receive an offer, read the agreement closely and ask whether it sets any service conditions.
Because the award renews each year, your results still matter after you win it. Keep your marks steady, keep copies of every transcript, and tell Gibela promptly if your course or institution changes. A strong first-year record also helps you make a good case for the years that follow, and it shows the company that its money is well spent.
Where You Can Study
You must study at a South African university or university of technology. Colleges and private institutions do not appear on the company's list. You also need written proof that the institution has accepted you.
About Gibela
About Gibela Gibela Rail Transport Consortium builds modern commuter trains for South Africa. It was set up in 2013 as a partnership between the French rail company Alstom and the black-owned investor uBumbano Rail. The …
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Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You can apply if you are a South African citizen with a bar-coded ID. You must either be studying at a South African university or university of technology now, or have a place there for next year. Gibela looks at both your financial need and your academic potential, so explain your situation clearly.
The company funds several engineering fields, and it also funds some business and technology fields. Check that your qualification matches one of the fields below before you apply.
- Electrical engineering
- Electronic engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Metallurgical engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Computer science and information technology
- Accounting
- Supply chain and logistics
Gibela builds trains for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, so a motivation that explains your interest in rail or manufacturing will stand out. Engineering students can mention a project, a lecture or a plant visit that shaped their choice. Accounting and supply chain students can link their studies to the way a large manufacturing business runs.
Application Procedure
Apply through the Gibela bursaries page. Gibela warns that fake bursary adverts circulate, so use only its own page. For general questions, you can email communication@gibela-rail.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Gibela Bursary close?
The company's page does not give a 2027 closing date. Check the page before you plan.
Which fields does Gibela fund?
It funds electrical, electronic, mechanical, metallurgical and industrial engineering, plus computer science, accounting, and supply chain and logistics.
Can I apply if I am in my first year?
Yes, if you are accepted or enrolled at a South African university or university of technology. You need proof of acceptance.
