Kuehne+Nagel Inzuzo Trust

About the Kuehne+Nagel Inzuzo Trust

The Kuehne+Nagel Inzuzo Trust is the education arm linked to Kuehne+Nagel, a Swiss-founded logistics group. The company is among the largest freight and supply-chain businesses in South Africa. It handles sea freight, airfreight and contract logistics, and relies on staff with strong accounting, finance, IT and transport knowledge.

Logistics has long been a male-dominated industry. The Trust exists to change this by backing young Black African women who want a career in the sector. In effect, it invests in skills while also advancing transformation goals.

How the Trust supports students

The Trust offers a bursary to Black South African women in financial need. It is not for first-year students. Instead, it supports those in their second or third year, as well as postgraduate students. Qualifying fields have included logistics, transport economics, accounting, financial management and information systems, at degree or diploma level.

Funding covers tuition fees, prescribed books and an allowance for accommodation. The value of each award depends on the student's circumstances, so amounts differ between recipients. Transport costs have also been mentioned in some descriptions of the bursary.

Shortlisted applicants attend a physical interview before awards are announced. This gives the Trust a chance to meet candidates and learn about their goals.

What to know before applying

Check each requirement before you apply. You must be a Black South African woman and be able to show financial need. You must also be enrolled in a qualifying programme at a South African institution. Several universities, including the University of Pretoria and the University of Cape Town, list the Trust on their funding pages, so your funding office may help with the application.

Closing dates have fallen at the end of January, and the application usually needs your ID, academic record, proof of registration and proof of household income. However, the exact list can change, so read the current advert on the Trust's website.

Unlike some bursaries, this one carries a service commitment. Recipients are expected to work for Kuehne+Nagel after graduating, for a period equal to the length of funding they received. Therefore, it suits students who are keen to build a career in logistics with this employer.

Competition can be strong because places are limited. A solid academic record and a clear reason for choosing logistics will strengthen your application. Apply early and keep copies of everything you submit.

The Trust is a good fit for women who already know that logistics, finance or technology within supply chains appeals to them. Talk to your lecturers about the sector, and mention any related experience, such as vacation work, in your motivation.