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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen aged 17-25
- Matric average of at least 65%, or a current tertiary average of at least 65% for the previous year of study
- Registered, or accepted, for full-time study at an accredited South African institution
About Nestles Future Talent Bursary
The Nestlé Future Talent Bursary is offered by Nestlé South Africa as part of the company's global "Nestlé needs YOUth" youth employability initiative, which aims to prepare young people for careers in the food and beverage industry and related fields. The programme targets high-performing young South Africans studying full-time at recognised institutions, with the aim of building a future talent pipeline across the business.
Funding Details
Reported cover includes tuition, books, accommodation and food, though applicants should confirm the exact benefit package for the current cycle directly with the administering platform.
Where You Can Study
Open to full-time study at any recognised South African tertiary institution, in fields aligned with Nestlé's business needs, including agriculture, engineering, food science, technology, data and digital, marketing and related commercial fields.
About Nestlé South Africa
Nestlé South Africa is the local subsidiary of Nestlé, the Swiss multinational food and beverage company, operating across the country's food, beverage and nutrition markets. Its Future Talent Bursary forms part of Nes…
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Open to South African citizens aged 17 to 25 who have strong academic results and are registered, or accepted, for full-time study at a recognised South African tertiary institution.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I apply?
Recent application cycles have been administered through the third-party bursary management platform CareerWise rather than directly on Nestlé's own website. Search for the current year's "Nestlé Future Talent Bursary" listing on the CareerWise platform to confirm the live application link, as the exact URL changes between cycles.
Has the deadline passed?
The most recently verified closing date was 9 January 2026, which has already lapsed as of this listing. No verified dates for a future cycle are available, so none are published here.
Is this the same as the global "Nestlé needs YOUth" programme?
The Future Talent Bursary is South Africa's bursary component of Nestlé's broader global "Nestlé needs YOUth" youth employability initiative, rather than a separate, unrelated programme.
