Are you a South African student who is driven to pursue a career in engineering or automibile industry? The Volkswagen Bursary is a stepping stone to a brighter furure you dream of. Start preparing to submit your funding application to VW before the deadline.
About Volkswagen South Africa
Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) is committed to address the skills shortage within all sectors in our country and supports the skills development of our youth. VWSA will be offering a limited number of comprehensive bursaries to qualifying candidates, studying towards a degree at a formal tertiary institution in South Africa.
Eligibility Requirements
Volkswagen awards bursaries with the aim of providing full financial support and development for qualifying applicants. You must be intending to study or are studying towards a formal tertiary qualification in the selected fields of study.
The bursary programme for 2026 academic year is aimed at candidates who meet the following criteria:
- South African Citizen or permanent residents in South Africa (permanent residence must be supported by a letter from Dept of Home Affairs)
- Academic performance:
- Grade 12 Bachelors Pass with a minimum average of 65%
- Tertiary level minimum of 65% average
- All applicants will need to undergo screening, shortlisting, an interview as well as psychometric assessments
- Applicants must meet the VWSA Equity requirements
Fields of Study
Students who are studying full time, undergraduates in the following fields of study:
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Finance
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Public Relations
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain
- Software Development
VWSA Bursary Value and Benefits
Successful applicants will have the following expenses taken care of by VWSA:
- Registration fees
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Books
- Stationery
- Paid vacation work in the form of a stipendium
- Mentoring and development during bursar programme
- Additional study support
- Loan laptop to be used for study purpose
How To Apply?
Apply now via the official VWSA Bursary Application 2026 dedicated page.
Your applicaton must be accompanied by the following set of supporting documents:
- A certified copy of your valid South African ID document (card/green book)
- A motivation letter or statement clearly discussing why you should be selected for this bursary
- Certified Parents/Guardian SA ID or Death Certificate not older than 3 months
- A comprehensive CV outlining your background and work experience
Closing Date
19 September 2025.
Apply now before the closing date – late applications will not be considered.
This article was last updated in December 2025.
Bursary Contact Information
- Email address: hello@excelatuni.com
- Contact page: https://excelatuni.com/contact-us/
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