Are you a young South Africa student who is committed to Engineering studies? The Siemens Bursary invites applications from students who need financial assistance to pursue their dreams. You must meet all eligibility requirements and be interested in one of studies listed in the fields of study that qualify for funding.
About Siemens
Siemens has been one of big players in the economy of South Africa for over 160 years now. It has continued with its transformation agenda post 1994. The bursary programme is one of many examples of initiative by the company to make a mark in the economy.
Siemens South Africa is one of leaders in technology operating in the country and other parts of the world. It has a broad spectrum of economic areas in which it offers technology services and products. The advantage of receiving a bursary from Siemens is that you will be joining a player that has achieved level 1 BBBEE scoring which means that it takes the question of transformation seriously.
Eligibility Requirements for the Siemens Bursary
If you want to submit your request for funding from Siemens, here are a few things you need to consider first:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must not be in any employment
- You must be in possession of Matric/Grade 12 to apply
- Applicants must not be under any funding programme when they apply for Siemens bursary
- NSFAS recipients do not qualify for the bursary
- Learners who are presently in Grade 12 must present an average of 65% on the present year performance
- University students must achieve an average of 65% on their present year academic performance
- Your application must also have proof that you will be enrolling in an institution of higher learning
- Applicants must be previously disadvantaged students
Siemens Bursary Value and Benefits
Siemens will take care of the below listed expenses while you focus on your studies:
- registration fees,
- tuition fees,
- examination fees,
- prescribed books,
- accommodation in residence and meals (if applicable)
- Laptop
Fields of Study
The company has carefully selected qualifications that receive funding because they fall in line with their operational objectives. This helps in that successful recipients stand a chance to work for Siemens. Here is the list of qualifications of chice:
- BSc/B.Eng. Electrical Engineering (Heavy and Light Current)
- BSc/B.Eng. Electronic/Engineering
- Bachelor Of Engineering: Technology
- B.Eng. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Mechatronics)
Application Process
Below is a method to submit your funding application:
Current Matric applicants: Siemens Bursary Application 2026
(Reference number: 483053)
Current University applicants: Siemens Bursary Application 2026
(Reference number: 483051)
Supporting Documents Required
- Motivation Letter
- CV
- ID Document
- Matric Certificate – Grade 11 Results and Grade 12 Trial Marks which will become available in Aug/Sept 2025
- University Acceptance Letter
Closing Date for the Siemens Bursary
Not confirmed. We will provide an update once there is a date confirmation.
This article was last updated in December 2025.
Bursary Contact Information
- Official webpage: https://www.siemens.com/za/en/general/contact.html
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