The Astron Energy Bursary invites applications from South African students passionate about full-time tertiary studies in the 2026 academic year. This funding program supports degree-level qualifications (BSc/BEng preferred; no Diplomas/Advanced Diplomas) in key fields like Engineering and Commerce at DHET/SAQA-registered institutions.
About The Astron Energy Bursary – Fields of Study
Applicants must pursue full-time studies in one of these SAQA-registered fields for 2026 (final year or 1-year postgraduate preferred; 1st-year if child of Astron employee):
Engineering Stream (BSc or BEng):
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Light and Heavy Current)
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Commerce Stream (BCom preferred):
- Project Management / Business Administration
- Property Studies
- Supply Chain Management / Logistics Management
- Digital Marketing
- Human Resources Management
Other Streams:
- Environmental Sciences
- Finance
- Data Analysis / IT
- General STEM Science
Astron Energy Bursary Value and Benefits
Successful applicants for the 2026 academic year will receive full-cost funding, including:
- Tuition fees
- Textbooks and study materials
- Accommodation
- Food/meal allowance
- Monthly living stipend
- Other approved necessities (e.g., registration fees)
Additional perks: Psycho-social support, mentorship, work-readiness training, and private tutoring. Note: Awardees commit to a work-back period (1 year at Astron per funded year) or repay with interest.
Eligibility Requirements for the Astron Energy Bursary
- You must be under 35 years of age to be considered for the bursary programme
- You must be South African citizens.
- You must be pursuing a FULL-TIME qualification (Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Masters, Etc)
- You must be pursuing their qualification-level for the first time (ie, not repeating a degree, honours, etc)
- You must be pursuing a qualification or intending to pursue a qualification at any tertiary institution registered with DHET and SAQA. (This includes private/community colleges and TVETS)
Application Process
All applications must be done online via Astron Energy Bursary Application 2026 official pade
Supporting Documents Required
Below is the list of all required documents that must accompany your application:
- Your South African identity document (certified copies)
- Parents/Guardian’s valid South African ID (or death certificate if deceased)* (certified copies)
- Proof of household income (certified copy of SASSA docs or 3 months Payslips of parents/guardians) – You need to attach affidavits confirming unemployment, if parent/s are unemployed*
- Disability? Dept of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Doctors’ Letter *
- Grade 11 end-year report (with school stamp)
- Grade 12 term-2 school report (with school stamp)
- A copy of 2026 acceptance letter from an accredited institution. – Official letter showing you’ve been accepted (even provisionally) to study the qualification in 2026
- Certified copy of the latest Official academic transcript/s- For applicants that have enrolled at multiple institutions during their tertiary studies*
- Matric Certificate (certified by a commissioner of Oaths or police station)
- Did you get funded by another bursary/NSFAS?; upload your bursary agreement/letter/offer*
- Matric Certificate (certified by a commissioner of Oaths or police station)
- Recommendation letter by Supervisor
- All certified copies must be less than 3 months old.
- *Where you have multiple documents for 1 submission, please combine/scan them into 1 file that you can upload.
Application Deadline
10 December 2025
Apply now before the closing date – late submission will disqualify you.
Bursary Contact Information
- Email address: support@auraams.app
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