ABB South Africa is an electrification and automation company servicing energy, mining, and industrial sectors. Added to the ABB’s specialization is digitisation and robotics.The ABB Education Trust Bursary is a financial support scheme that funds technology and engineering studies. It provides assistance to local community students who want to expand their horizons by becoming engineers.[ez-toc]
ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY FIELDS OF STUDY
The ABB Education Trust Bursary offers financial assistance to South African students who wish to pursue the following qualifications:
- BEng/BSc in Industrial Engineering
- BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering
- BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering
All the above studies must be undertaken as a Degree and not Diploma
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ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY REQUIREMENTS
These requirements apply for all applicants pursuing studies in 2026 academic year:
- Only South African citizens can apply
- You must be entering 2nd year or higher with 65% average in your first year
- Applicants must be pursuing Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree
- Studies must be undertaken in a recognised university in South Africa
- Combined household income R600 000 or less per year (payslips/affidavit needed).
- You must be a Black Female (African, Coloured and Indian)
- Black female students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Bursary Value
The bursary covers the following expenses:
- Full tuition & registration
- Prescribed books
- On-campus residence or travel allowance
- Laptop (if required)
- Monthly stipend
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY
All applications must be submitted online via the ABB Education Trust Bursary Application 2026 official page.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Full academic record since Matric
- Proof of university registration for 2026 academic year
- Fees statement for 2026
- Proof of student accommodation and costs or proof of travel cost estimates if staying at home
- Copy of South African identity card
- Evidence of financial need (parents/guardian proof of income)
ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY DEADLINE
The closing date for all applications is 14 November 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
BURSARY PROVIDER’S CONTACT DETAILS
If you have queries relating to this bursary opportunity, please contact ABB Education Trust directly using the following details:
- Email address: ZA-EducationTrust@abb.com
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