ENGINEERING BURSARIES SOUTH AFRICA 2025/2026

South Africa’s economy continues to grow and the demand for qualified engineers is equally accelerating. Almost all fields of engineering is experiencing this demand. Engineering Bursaries play a critical role in promoting skills development in a country like South Africa. These funding opportunities enable academically excelling students to successfully complete their engineering studies.

List of Engineering Bursaries by Categories

There are more than twenty engineering categories aligned with qualifications that one can pursue. Below is a short description and the list of each engineering bursaries category:

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING BURSARIES FOR 2025

Students who are interested in qualifications leading to careers like Aircraft Designer, Aerospace Systems Engineer and Flight Safety Specialist – can apply for bursaries in this category. These are for students who have interest in Maths and Science at Matric level. Over and above, you must be very passionate about aviation related careers.

AUTOMATION ENGINEERING BURSARIES FOR 2025/2026

Automation has become part of many industries in any economy in the world. Engineers in this fields are responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of automated operations.

Automation bursaries fund students who want to become Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineers, Control Systems Engineers and Industrial Engineers. Software Developer, Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineers, Process Engineers professions also fall under automation engineering.

Below are bursaries in this category:

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING BURSARIES FOR 2025/2026

Industries like manufacturing, packaging, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals and more depend on chemical engineers to carry out their operations. They include Process Engineers, Biochemical Engineers, Petrochemical Engineers and many other professions that are key to day to day operations. Here are chemical engineering bursaries in South Africa you can apply for:

CIVIL ENGINEERING BURSARIES FOR 2025/2026

Central to South Africa’s development is the development of infrastructure which involves building of new roads, bridges and buildings. There are new malls, shopping centres and structures everywhere you go in South Africa. This requires employment of qualified civil engineers.

These bursaries are made available with the aim of attracting more students into the field. Qualifications include Structural Engineers, Transport Engineers, Urban Planners and more.

Here is the list of Civil Engineering bursaries in South Africa:

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING BURSARIES FOR 2025/2026

These bursaries contribute towards the development of careers focusing on building design, materials, and project management. One of the main academic requirements is Mathematics and Physics.

Here is the list:

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BURSARIES FOR 2025/2026

Electrical Engineering generally deals with generation, transmission and management of heavy current electricity. This includes operation of machines and equipment that is connected to a voltage as high as 220 volts and above.

These bursaries target students who are pursuing studies to become Power Systems Engineer, Renewable Energy Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer.

Here is the list of bursaries in this fields of study:

ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING BURSARIES FOR 2025

Electronics Engineering focuses on equipment that utilizes electricity that is below 220 volts. It precisely is the engineering of all electronic circuits, equipment, tools, gadgets and more.

Bursaries offered in this fields are aimed at supporting the development of skills needed by this sector. It produces graduates like Circuit Designer, Robotics Engineer, Embedded Systems Developer and more.

Below is the list of bursaries in the field of electronics:

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING BURSARIES FOR 2025

Industrial engineering is strongly embedded in processes and systems employed by various industries. These processes are involved in engineering and design of industries and how they execute their operational activities.

Industrial engineering bursaries unlock career potential for students wanting to become Operations Managers, Supply Chain Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and others.

Students fully funded by these bursaries are taught to enhance productivity and efficiency in manufacturing, logistics, and service sectors. Here are the bursaries in this study field:

INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING BURSARIES FOR 2025

Instrumentation involves the design of automation and control systems that are used by various industries world-wide. Every production or manufacturing process is carried out by the use of these systems.

They are employed to carry out functions like measuring, calibration, temperature monitoring and control, pressure flow and more. Here are instrumentation bursaries offered in South Africa:

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BURSARIES FOR 2025

These funding opportunities form part of one of the biggest category of engineering bursaries and scholarships in South Africa. They are providing financial support for students who have strong Maths and Science performance. This can be demonstrated in their Matric performance results.

MINE SURVEYING & MINERAL SURVEYING BURSARIES FOR 2025

Before the mining process begins, mapping and measuring must be conducted. This process is called mine surveying. Bursaries are available to provide financial support to students who wish to become mine surveyors.

Below is the list of mine surveying bursaries in South Africa:

LIST OF SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES OFFERING ENGINEERING STUDIES

– University of Johannesburg
– University of the Witwatersrand
– University of Pretoria
– University of Cape Town
– University of Stellenbosch
– University of KwaZulu-Natal
– North-West University
– Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
– Walter Sisulu University
– University of South Africa (UNISA)
– Central University of Technology
– Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
– Cape Peninsula University of Technology
– Durban University of Technology
– Tshwane University of Technology
– Mangosuthu University of Technology
– Vaal University of Technology