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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen by birth who has completed matric
- Registered at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- Entering the second, third or fourth year of undergraduate study
- Matric average of at least 70% with a bachelor's pass
- Tertiary average of at least 65%
- Not employed full time
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Motivation letter
- Latest academic results
- Bursary agreement, funding letter or offer, if another bursary or NSFAS already funds you
About Volkswagen Group Africa Bursary
The Volkswagen Group Africa Bursary funds South African undergraduates who study engineering, information technology, data science and business fields. Volkswagen Group Africa builds cars in the Eastern Cape, and it uses the bursary to build a pipeline of young talent.
The 2027 round reportedly closed on 28 September 2026. The company's own page was not readable when we checked on 8 November 2026, so the terms come from a university-hosted notice and from copies of the advert.
Funding Details
The copies describe tuition, accommodation, meals and books among the benefits. They also mention vacation work, mentoring and a laptop. This is more than many bursaries offer, so confirm each item with the company before you plan your budget around it.
The listings say that bursars usually work for Volkswagen for as long as the company funded them. Ask for the exact period in writing, and read the bursary agreement closely before you sign.
Vacation work gives you a look at the plant and the offices. It can also help you decide whether you want a career with the company.
Plan your budget as if you might not win. Large employers receive many more applications than they can fund, and the company says that meeting the minimum does not guarantee an award. Keep applying for other bursaries while you wait, and tell your university's financial aid office about your situation early, so that it can help you if the result comes late.
Where You Can Study
You must study at a recognised and accredited South African tertiary institution. The copies we saw did not list institutions one by one, so ask the company whether your university or university of technology qualifies if you are unsure.
Students who plan to study outside South Africa do not qualify, because the bursary requires registration at a South African institution.
About Volkswagen Group Africa
About Volkswagen Group Africa Volkswagen Group Africa, often called VWGA and formerly known as Volkswagen Group South Africa, is the African arm of the Volkswagen group. It builds cars at its plant in Kariega in the East…
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The bursary is for South African citizens by birth who have completed matric. You must be registered at a recognised and accredited South African institution, and you must not work full time. The 2027 round was aimed at students who would enter their second, third or fourth year of undergraduate study in 2027.
The copies list engineering and information technology as the main fields, and some add data science, finance, accounting and logistics. The list differs between sources, so check which fields the company names in its own advert.
The company gives preference to designated groups, in line with its employment equity goals. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an award, and the bursary does not cover master's or doctoral study.
Application Procedure
Apply online through the company's careers channels, starting from the Volkswagen South Africa website. The 2027 round reportedly closed at midday on 28 September 2026. Check the company's website around mid-year for the next round, and prepare your documents before it opens.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has the 2027 round closed?
Copies of the advert gave 28 September 2026 as the closing date, so it has probably closed. Watch for the next round.
Can first-year students apply?
The 2027 round was for students who would enter their second, third or fourth year, so first-year students did not qualify.
Does it cover master's study?
No. The bursary covers undergraduate study only.
