Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen by birth
- Matric students: minimum 70% average in Mathematics and Physical Science (based on your most recent results), and at least 60% in English
- University students: minimum 65% overall average, plus demonstrated financial need
- Entering 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of undergraduate study in 2027
- Studying a STEM or Automation-related degree at a recognised South African university
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Full academic record or latest Matric results
- University transcript, if already enrolled
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter / motivation letter
About Schneider Electric Bursary
The Schneider Electric Bursary funds full-time undergraduate study in STEM and automation-related fields for South African students. Schneider Electric is a global energy management and industrial automation company with South African operations headquartered in Midrand, and the bursary is designed to build a pipeline of engineering, digital, and technical graduates for its local business.
The bursary is aimed at both current Matric learners intending to start university in 2027 and students already in their first three years of an undergraduate STEM or automation-related degree, combining an academic-merit bar with a demonstrated financial need requirement for those already at university.
Funding Details
The bursary covers registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation, a meal allowance, and prescribed textbooks.
Where You Can Study
You need to be studying, or accepted to study, at a recognised and accredited South African university. Schneider Electric does not publish a narrower list of approved institutions beyond that requirement.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a French-headquartered global specialist in energy management, industrial automation, and digitalisation, operating in more than 100 countries. Its South African operations are headquartered in Midr…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
- South African citizens by birth
- Matric learners with a strong Mathematics and Physical Science record, or students already in their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of a STEM or Automation-related undergraduate degree
- Studying, or intending to study, at a recognised and accredited South African university
- University-level applicants must demonstrate financial need
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fields does the Schneider Electric Bursary cover?
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Automation-related undergraduate degrees.
Can Matric learners apply?
Yes - the bursary is open to current Matric learners intending to start university in 2027, as well as students already in their 1st to 3rd year of study.
What marks do I need?
Matric applicants generally need around 70% in Mathematics and Physical Science and 60% in English; university applicants need roughly 65% overall, plus demonstrated financial need.
What does the bursary cover?
Registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation, a meal allowance, and prescribed textbooks.
How do I apply?
Online, through Schneider Electric's own careers portal rather than a third-party bursary fund - search the portal for the current bursary reference listing.
