- IS THE ETION CREATE BURSARY OPEN FOR 2027?
- WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE ETION CREATE BURSARY COVER?
- WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ETION CREATE BURSARY?
- WHAT DOES THE ETION CREATE BURSARY COVER?
- DOES THE ETION CREATE BURSARY REQUIRE VACATION WORK?
- HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ETION CREATE BURSARY?
- WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE ETION CREATE BURSARY?
- WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE ETION CREATE BURSARY?
- WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE ETION CREATE BURSARY?
- HOW CAN I CONTACT ETION CREATE ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- WHAT DOES ETION CREATE DO?
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ETION CREATE BURSARY
The Etion Create Bursary is available to South African university students who are pursuing a career in Electronics or Computer Engineering. For the 2027 academic year, Etion Create is offering two bursaries to students who have completed their second or third year of study towards an eligible BEng qualification.
The bursary provides financial support towards registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation and meal vouchers for the 2027 academic year. Successful recipients must also participate in vacation work during 2027, giving them an opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional engineering and technology environment.
🟢 ETION CREATE BURSARY STATUS: 2027 OPEN – CLOSING 16 OCTOBER 2026 – TWO BURSARIES AVAILABLE – REGISTRATION + TUITION + TEXTBOOKS + ACCOMMODATION + MEAL VOUCHERS
- Fields: BEng Electronics and BEng Computer Engineering
- Number of bursaries: 2
- Study level: Students who have completed their second or third year
- Citizenship: South African citizens
- University: Recognised and accredited South African university
- Funding period: January to December 2027
- Vacation work: Required during 2027
- Reference number: ECBUR2026
- Closing date: 16 October 2026
- Last verified: 10 September 2026
IS THE ETION CREATE BURSARY OPEN FOR 2027?
Yes. Applications for the Etion Create Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year are currently open.
Etion Create is offering two bursaries to qualifying South African university students who are studying towards BEng Electronics or BEng Computer Engineering and have completed their second or third year of study.
Applications close on 16 October 2026. Students who meet the requirements should submit their applications before the closing date because late applications will not be accepted.
If you are looking for additional engineering funding opportunities, visit our Engineering Bursaries South Africa page to find other bursaries for the 2027 academic year.
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE ETION CREATE BURSARY COVER?
The Etion Create Bursary is specifically intended for students studying towards the following engineering qualifications:
- BEng Electronics
- BEng Computer Engineering
The programme is therefore aimed at students in specific technology-focused engineering disciplines. Students studying other engineering qualifications should not assume that their degree is eligible unless Etion Create confirms this.
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WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ETION CREATE BURSARY?
To be considered for the Etion Create Bursary, applicants must meet the programme’s eligibility requirements.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Have completed Matric.
- Have completed Mathematics and Science in Matric.
- Be studying towards BEng Electronics or BEng Computer Engineering.
- Have completed their second or third year of study.
- Be studying at a recognised and accredited South African university.
- Be available to participate in vacation work during 2027 if selected.
The current 2027 information does not specify the 65% minimum average or household-income thresholds that appeared in older versions of this bursary information. These requirements have therefore not been presented as current eligibility criteria.
WHAT DOES THE ETION CREATE BURSARY COVER?
The Etion Create Bursary provides financial support towards the main costs associated with studying during the 2027 academic year.
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed textbooks
- Accommodation
- Meal vouchers
The bursary covers one academic year, from January to December 2027.
No fixed cash stipend amount is specified in the current bursary information, so applicants should not assume that the programme provides a separate monthly stipend in addition to the expenses listed above.
DOES THE ETION CREATE BURSARY REQUIRE VACATION WORK?
Yes. Successful Etion Create bursary recipients are required to participate in vacation work during 2027.
This means applicants should be prepared to take part in the practical workplace component of the programme if they are selected for the bursary.
The vacation work requirement can also give students an opportunity to gain practical exposure to an engineering and technology environment while developing workplace skills relevant to their studies.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ETION CREATE BURSARY?
Applications for the Etion Create Bursary are submitted online through the Etion Create careers page.
- Visit the Etion Create Bursary Application 2027 page.
- Find the Etion Create Bursary Programme opportunity.
- Select “Bursary” under the “Position Applied for” option.
- Enter the reference number ECBUR2026.
- Complete the online application form with your personal and academic information.
- Upload the required supporting documents.
- Check that all information and documents are correct and complete.
- Submit your application before 16 October 2026.
The application page may take a few moments to load. Applicants should allow the page time to load before leaving the application portal.
Important: The bursary application must be submitted through the Etion Create careers portal. The email address provided by Etion Create is for enquiries and should not be treated as a substitute for the online application unless the company instructs applicants otherwise.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE ETION CREATE BURSARY?
Applicants should prepare their supporting documents before starting the online application. The documents required for the bursary application include:
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Full academic record or academic transcripts
- Registration acceptance letter
- Recent invoice showing annual university fees
- Current CV
Make sure that your academic information and personal details are consistent across your application and supporting documents. Missing or incomplete documentation can affect the assessment of your application.
WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE ETION CREATE BURSARY?
Etion Create will assess submitted applications against the bursary requirements and shortlist applicants for further consideration.
Shortlisted applicants are expected to be invited to interviews during November 2026. Since only two bursaries are available, students should make sure that their applications are complete and that they clearly demonstrate their suitability for the programme.
Applicants who do not receive feedback should consider their application unsuccessful.
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE ETION CREATE BURSARY?
The closing date for the Etion Create Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year is 16 October 2026.
Late applications will not be accepted. Students who qualify should therefore complete their applications and upload their supporting documents before the deadline rather than waiting until the final day.
Closing date: 16 October 2026
HOW CAN I CONTACT ETION CREATE ABOUT THE BURSARY?
For enquiries relating to the Etion Create Bursary Programme, applicants can contact Etion Create directly.
- Email: careers@etioncreate.co.za
- Reference: ECBUR2026
When contacting Etion Create about the bursary, include the reference number where relevant so that your enquiry can be identified more easily.
WHAT DOES ETION CREATE DO?
Etion Create is a South African engineering and technology company specialising in the design, manufacture, integration and support of advanced electronic and embedded solutions and customised digital products.
The company’s work in advanced electronics and embedded technology is closely aligned with the two fields supported through its bursary programme: Electronics and Computer Engineering.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ETION CREATE BURSARY
HOW MANY ETION CREATE BURSARIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR 2027?
Two bursaries are available for the 2027 academic year.
CAN FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS APPLY FOR THE ETION CREATE BURSARY?
No. The programme is aimed at students who have completed their second or third year of BEng Electronics or BEng Computer Engineering.
DOES THE ETION CREATE BURSARY COVER ACCOMMODATION?
Yes. Accommodation is included in the expenses covered by the bursary.
DOES THE ETION CREATE BURSARY COVER MEALS?
Yes. Meal vouchers are included in the bursary coverage.
WHAT IS THE ETION CREATE BURSARY REFERENCE NUMBER?
The reference number for the current bursary application is ECBUR2026.
IS VACATION WORK COMPULSORY FOR ETION CREATE BURSARY RECIPIENTS?
Yes. Successful bursary recipients are required to participate in vacation work during 2027.
Last verified: 10 September 2026.