Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Open
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- Field of Study
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen by birth, younger than 25 at the time of application
- Permanent resident of a Sasol Mining fence-line community in the Free State, Mpumalanga, or Sedibeng District
- Registered, or planning to register, full-time for an undergraduate engineering degree at a Sasol-approved public university
- Strong Grade 12 results, or strong academic record if already at university
- Willing to undergo online psychometric testing as part of the selection process
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Certified copy of your most recent academic record or transcript
- Proof of university registration
- Updated fee statement
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of residence in a Sasol Mining fence-line community (Free State, Mpumalanga, or Sedibeng District)
About Sasol Mining Bursary
The Sasol Mining Fence-line Bursary supports students from communities near Sasol Mining's operations in the Free State, Mpumalanga, and the Sedibeng District of Gauteng. Unlike Sasol's main bursary, this one is specifically aimed at giving local, community-based talent a route into engineering study.
Sasol Mining runs coal operations that feed the group's broader energy and chemicals business, and the company relies on a technically skilled workforce to keep those operations running safely. Funding students from its host communities builds local goodwill while also developing future engineering talent close to its mining sites.
As with Sasol's flagship bursary, this programme is a long-term investment rather than a one-off grant, and it comes with the same expectation of strong, sustained academic performance throughout your degree.
Funding Details
Recipients get their tuition and core study costs covered for the duration of their qualification, in line with Sasol's standard bursary package. This removes the main financial barrier to completing an engineering degree.
Beyond funding, bursars gain access to the same kind of structured support Sasol offers its other bursary students, including a route toward the Graduate Development Programme once they qualify.
Where You Can Study
As with Sasol's other bursaries, you must study full-time at a Sasol-approved public university in South Africa. UNISA and other distance-learning routes are not included, since the programme expects full-time, contact-based study.
Confirm that your university and course appear on Sasol's approved list before applying, since this bursary follows the same institutional restrictions as Sasol's mainstream engineering and science bursary.
About Sasol
Sasol is a South African energy and chemicals company that mines, refines, and processes coal and gas into fuel, chemicals, and other products used across many industries. Because its business depends on skilled engineer…
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- Sasol Place, 50 Katherine Street, Sandton, 2196
- Phone
- +27 10 344 6509
- info@sasol.com
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The bursary funds Engineering and Engineering Technology disciplines, including Electrical, Electronic, Industrial, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering. This spread reflects the range of technical roles a coal mining operation needs to run safely and efficiently.
Because this bursary specifically targets fence-line communities, residence matters as much as academic results. You need to prove permanent residence in one of Sasol Mining's host areas alongside a strong academic record to be considered.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this bursary open to all South Africans?
No - only permanent residents of a Sasol Mining fence-line community in the Free State, Mpumalanga, or the Sedibeng District of Gauteng qualify. This is more restrictive than Sasol's main bursary.
What counts as proof of fence-line community residence?
You'll need to demonstrate permanent residence in one of these host areas as part of your application - check the official application link for the specific documents Sasol requires.
Which engineering disciplines does this bursary fund?
Electrical, Electronic, Industrial, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering - the range of technical roles a coal mining operation needs to run safely.
Can I study at UNISA or through distance learning?
No. Like Sasol's other bursaries, this one requires full-time, contact-based study at a Sasol-approved public university.
Is there an age limit?
Yes - you must be younger than 25 at the time of application.
What does the bursary cover?
Tuition and core study costs for the duration of your qualification, in line with Sasol's standard bursary package, plus access to structured support and a route toward Sasol's Graduate Development Programme.
Is there a selection test?
Yes - you'll need to undergo online psychometric testing as part of the selection process.
How is this different from Sasol's main bursary?
This one specifically targets students from Sasol Mining's host communities rather than being open nationally, and it's aimed at giving local talent a route into engineering study.
When do applications close?
Check the Key Facts box at the top of this page - closing dates are updated each cycle.
