VGI Consulting Bursary 2026 – If you are an ambitious South African students who needs funding, this opportunity is for you. Applications now open for undergraduate students pursuing studies Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science and Built Environment disciplines.
About VGI Consulting
VGI Consulting is a fastest-growing black-owned engineering and project management consultancies. The firm delivers multi-billion-rand infrastructure projects in sectors like energy, water, rail and roads. Since its formation it has remained committed to developing the next generation of technical professionals in South Africa.
The VGI Bursary Programme is merit-based and its main awarding criteria transformation, financial need and academic excellence. I covers expenses incuured during study period. Additionally, beneficiaries of the programme are fast-tracked for vacation work, graduate programmes and permanent employment at VGI.
Fields of Study Covered by the VGI Consulting Bursary
VGI will only consider undergraduate studies undertaken on full-time bases in 2026 academic year. It covers the following fields of study
- Civil Engineering (BEng / BSc / BTech)
- Electrical Engineering (BEng / BSc)
- Mechanical Engineering (BEng / BSc)
- Industrial Engineering (BEng / BSc)
- Chemical Engineering (BEng / BSc)
- Quantity Surveying (BSc)
- Construction Management (BSc / BTech)
- Computer Science (BSc)
- Information Systems / Informatics (BCom / BSc)
- Data Science / Data Analytics (BSc)
- Mechatronics Engineering (BEng / BSc)
- Environmental Engineering / Management (BSc)
VGI Consulting Bursary Programme Benefits
The bursary is one of the most comprehensive in the consulting engineering sector and includes:
- Full tuition and registration fees
- Accommodation in university residence or approved private accommodation
- Prescribed textbooks and study materials
- Laptop allowance (once-off)
- Monthly living allowance
- Paid vacation work during June/July and December/January holidays
- Mentoring and professional development workshops
- Guaranteed employment interview upon successful completion of studies
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must satisfy ALL the criteria below:
- South African citizen
- Currently in Matric (2025) or have completed Matric
- Achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric (excluding Life Orientation)
- Achieved a minimum of Level 6 (70–79%) for Mathematics and Physical Sciences in Matric
- Accepted or provisionally accepted to study full-time towards one of the approved qualifications in 2026
- Demonstrated financial need (combined household income ≤ R600 000 per annum considered favourably)
- Passion for infrastructure development and consulting engineering
How to Apply for the VGI Consulting Bursary 2026
Applications are submitted online only through the official VGI Consulting careers portal.
Click here to apply: https://vgiconsulting.simplify.hr (Reference: VGIBURSARY2026)
Required documents (upload as certified PDFs – max 5 MB each):
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of latest academic results (Matric mid-year or final results / full university transcript if already studying)
- Proof of provisional university acceptance or registration for 2026 (on official letterhead)
- Detailed CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary (maximum 800 words)
- Proof of household income (parents’/guardians’ latest payslips, affidavit if unemployed, or SASSA letter)
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Closing Date
31 October 2025 (No late applications will be accepted)
Contact VGI Consulting Bursary
For enquiries: Email: bursary@vgiconsulting.co.za Phone: 011 123 4567 (weekdays 08:00–16:30)
VGI Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from previously disadvantaged individuals, women in engineering and students from rural areas.