The Eskom South Africa open an Application window For the Electrical Bursary Programme the Tertiar students around South Africa are welcomed to Submit an Applications.
- Host Country: South Africa
- Bursary Provider: Eskom South Africa
- Study Level: Tertiary
- Eligibility: South African citizen
- Closing Date: 14 November 2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ESKOM
Eskom was established in the year 1923 by the South African government, as the countries Electricity Supply Commission (ESCOM). The South African electricity public utility is now known as Eskom and is the biggest electricity producer in Africa, as well as being in the top 7 global utilities according to generation capacity.
Eskom is responsible for the generation of around 95% of South Africa’s electricity, as well as 45% of Africa’s electricity usage. The company operates operates numerous power stations, including Koeberg nuclear power station and Kendal Power Station, is currently chaired by Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl and is divided into 3 divisions, namely Generation, Transmission and Distribution.
THE ESKOM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Eskom is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
University (BEng / BSc) studies:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
- Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
- Electromechanical / Mechatronics Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy Engineering
University of Technology (Diploma) studies:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
- Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
- Mechanical Engineering
A total of 138 bursaries will be awarded – 79 for University studies and 59 for University of Technology studies.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESKOM BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
University studies: [Apply: DAAD-MUBAS Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded) ]
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for English, in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum of Level 5 for Pure Mathematics, in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum of Level 5 for Physical Science, in Matric
- You must intend on studying towards one of the Engineering degree qualifications listed above, in 2026
- You must have received conditional acceptance to study at a recognised and accredited public University in South Africa
- You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding
- Preference may be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups (in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and its employment equity goals and targets)
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Required Supporting Documents
Applicants must submit clear certified copies of the following documents along with their online application:
- South African ID document
- Grade 11 final results and latest Matric results (if currently in Matric)
- Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
- Proof of conditional acceptance at a University or University of Technology (on official institution letterhead)
Failure to submit all required documents may result in disqualification.
University of Technology studies:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for English, in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for Pure Mathematics, in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for Physical Science, in Matric
- You must intend on studying towards one of the Engineering diploma qualifications listed above, in 2026
- You must have received conditional acceptance to study at a recognised and accredited public University of Technology in South Africa
- You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding
- Preference may be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups (in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and its employment equity goals and targets)
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ESKOM BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at:
Eskom Bursary Application 2026 – University studies
(Reference number: 50907883NP)
Eskom Bursary Application 2026 – University of Technology studies
(Reference number: 50907752NP)
Sourses: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/engineering-bursaries-south-africa/eskom-bursaries/
https://www.studentroom.co.za/apply-for-eskom-bursaries-2026/
https://www.eskom.co.za/about-eskom/company-information/
