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Eskom Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE ESKOM BURSARY COVER?

Engineering Degree Fields

The Eskom Engineering Degree Bursary covers the following BEng/BSc engineering fields:

  • Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
  • Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Data Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electromechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgy Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Measurement Control and Instrumentation
  • Renewable Energy Engineering

These fields are available through the Engineering Degree Bursary for qualifying Grade 12 applicants and current university students, although applicants must check the specific programme listing for the requirements that apply to them.

Important: Eskom states that applications for BEng Tech qualifications will not be considered under the Engineering Degree Bursary for Grade 12 applicants and the corresponding current university engineering degree programme.

Engineering Diploma Fields

The Engineering Diploma Bursary provides opportunities in fields including:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Data Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
  • Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Measurement Control and Instrumentation
  • BEng Tech in Industrial Engineering
  • BEng Tech in Electrical Engineering

The available qualifications differ slightly depending on whether you are a Grade 12 applicant or an existing university of technology student.

Non-Technical Fields

Eskom also offers a Non-Technical Degree Bursary covering a broad range of fields, including:

  • Land Surveying
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Actuarial Science
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Environmental and Water Science
  • Data Science
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Accounting Science
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Industrial Relations
  • Industrial Psychology
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Financial Management
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Information Systems
  • Geomatics
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Safety Management
  • Nursing
  • Radiology

Eskom’s current 2027 programme therefore extends well beyond the traditional engineering fields associated with the Eskom bursary.

WHICH ESKOM BURSARY SHOULD I APPLY FOR?

Eskom has six separate bursary programmes for the 2027 academic year. Your current study status should determine which programme you apply for.

Applicant Eskom Bursary Programme
Current Grade 12 applicant entering a non-technical degree Non-Technical Degree Bursary – Grade 12 Applicants
Current Grade 12 applicant entering an engineering degree Engineering Degree Bursary – Grade 12 Applicants
Current Grade 12 applicant entering an engineering diploma Engineering Diploma Bursary – Grade 12 Applicants
Current university student studying a non-technical degree Non-Technical Degree Bursary – Current Students
Current university student studying an engineering degree Engineering Degree Bursary – Current Students
Current university of technology student studying engineering Engineering Diploma Bursary – Current Students

It is important to select the correct programme because Eskom uses different academic requirements for Grade 12 applicants, university students and university of technology students.

WHAT DOES THE ESKOM BURSARY COVER?

The Eskom bursary programme provides financial support to students selected for the programme. Eskom describes its bursary initiative as more than financial assistance, with beneficiaries also receiving access to quality education, mentorship and career-development opportunities connected to the energy sector.

Eskom has not provided a detailed 2027 rand-value breakdown of each bursary benefit in the current online programme listings. For this reason, applicants should rely on the terms communicated by Eskom during the bursary process rather than assuming that older benefit amounts published by third-party websites still apply to the 2027 intake.

Eskom’s own announcement about its 2026 bursary awards states that the programme provides financial assistance together with mentorship and career-defining opportunities. The organisation awarded 200 bursaries for the 2026 financial year and said that the programme forms part of its long-term investment in developing engineers, scientists and other specialists.

WHAT ARE THE ESKOM BURSARY REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE 12 APPLICANTS?

The requirements depend on whether you are applying for an engineering degree, engineering diploma or non-technical degree.

Engineering Degree Bursary Requirements

To apply for the Eskom Engineering Degree Bursary as a Grade 12 applicant, you must:

  • Be a South African citizen.
  • Be a current matriculant or have matriculated in 2025 and be intending to start your first year of tertiary studies in 2027.
  • Have Grade 11 final results or a Grade 12 Certificate.
  • Have at least Level 4 in English.
  • Have at least Level 5 in Pure Mathematics.
  • Have at least Level 5 in Physical Science.
  • Have conditional acceptance to study an eligible engineering qualification at a public university, if available.
  • Not be holding another bursary.

Grade 11 final results can be considered, but Eskom states that the final decision will depend on the applicant’s 2026 final matric results. Applicants may also be subjected to a psychometric assessment.

Engineering Diploma Bursary Requirements

For the Engineering Diploma Bursary for Grade 12 applicants, the requirements include:

  • South African citizenship.
  • Grade 11 final results or a Grade 12 Certificate.
  • At least Level 4 in English.
  • At least Level 4 in Pure Mathematics.
  • At least Level 4 in Physical Science.
  • Conditional acceptance to study an eligible qualification at a university of technology, if available.
  • No other bursary funding.

The Engineering Diploma programme is intended for applicants entering eligible engineering diploma or specified BEng Tech programmes in 2027.

Non-Technical Degree Bursary Requirements

Grade 12 applicants applying for the Non-Technical Degree Bursary must be South African citizens and provide their Grade 11 final results or Grade 12 Certificate. Conditional acceptance for the relevant bachelor’s degree at a recognised public South African university is required if available.

Applications for diploma qualifications are not considered under the Non-Technical Degree Bursary.

WHAT ARE THE ESKOM BURSARY REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS?

Eskom also provides bursary opportunities for students who are already studying at university.

Current university students applying for the Engineering Degree Bursary or Non-Technical Degree Bursary must meet the requirements specified in the relevant programme listing.

The key requirements include:

  • Be a South African citizen.
  • Be studying an eligible qualification at a recognised public tertiary institution.
  • Submit your university academic record.
  • Achieve an overall aggregate of at least 60% for the applicable current-student degree bursaries.
  • Have no carry-over subjects where this is specified in the programme selection criteria.
  • Not be holding another bursary.

The Engineering Degree Bursary is available for current students studying the eligible engineering degrees listed by Eskom. BEng Tech qualifications are not considered under this engineering degree programme.

WHAT ARE THE ESKOM BURSARY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS?

Students already studying eligible engineering qualifications at a university of technology can apply for Eskom’s Engineering Diploma Bursary for Current Students.

The main requirements include:

  • Be a South African citizen.
  • Be studying an eligible engineering qualification at a university of technology.
  • Submit your academic record.
  • Achieve an overall aggregate of at least 50%.
  • Not be holding another bursary.

The current-student programme covers selected engineering diplomas and specified BEng Tech qualifications. Advanced Diploma qualifications are not considered under this programme.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE ESKOM BURSARY?

The documents required depend on the Eskom bursary programme you are applying for and your current study status.

Applicants should be prepared to provide the relevant academic documentation supporting their application, including:

  • Grade 11 final results, where applicable.
  • Grade 12 results or matric certificate, where applicable.
  • Conditional university or university of technology acceptance, where applicable.
  • Current university or university of technology academic record, where applying as an existing student.
  • Other supporting information requested by Eskom during the online application process.

Because the six 2027 programmes have different eligibility requirements, applicants should check the individual Eskom application listing carefully before submitting their application and ensure that the information and supporting documents they provide correspond with the programme selected.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ESKOM BURSARY

Apply online via Eskom Bursary Application 2027 official page.

WHAT IS THE ESKOM BURSARY CLOSING DATE?

The closing date for the Eskom Bursary applications was 22 September 2026.

HOW TO CONTACT ESKOM

For assistance with the Eskom Careers registration or application process, applicants can use the candidate support information provided on the Eskom Careers platform.

Eskom Candidate Support
Email: Candidate.support@ci.hr

Applicants should use the official Eskom Careers platform for the most current bursary information and application instructions.

ABOUT ESKOM

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is South Africa’s national electricity utility and one of the country’s largest organisations involved in electricity generation, transmission and distribution.

The Eskom bursary programme forms part of the organisation’s investment in skills development. Eskom says that its bursary programme has been running for more than 50 years and that it awarded more than 11,000 bursaries during the preceding decade. The programme is intended to help develop the specialised skills needed to support South Africa’s electricity system and energy future.

In February 2026, Eskom announced that it had awarded 200 bursaries for the 2026 financial year, highlighting the programme’s role in developing engineers, scientists and other specialists.

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