Toyota has established a bursary fund with the aim of providing support to communities in which it does business. The bursary targets emerging talent who proudly display commitment and excel academically. Toyota believes that such talent belongs with the company. The Toyota SA Bursary programme for 2027 targets students who are ambitious to pursue careers that are aligned to the company’s business areas.
About Toyota Motors South Africa
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) was incorporated in 1946 and has operated as a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation since 2002. As one of South Africa’s leading automotive manufacturers and distributors, TSAM is committed to developing local talent through initiatives like this bursary programme, which identifies high-achieving students and creates a pipeline into Toyota’s graduate development programme.
Toyota SA Bursary – Study Fields
Toyota bursary will be awarded to applicants who intend studying on full time basis. You must enrol on the following programmes:
Commerce Bursary
- Accounting (Non-CA) – degree must include Accounting, Taxation, Auditing and Management Accounting
- Analytics
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Law (LLB)
Engineering Bursary
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
Science Bursary
- Business Science Analytics
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
Toyota SA Bursary Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum 2027 application criteria:
- Only South African citizens will be considered.
- Demonstrate strong academic and leadership potential
- Achieved a minimum result of 65% for Mathematics and English in Matric
- Achieved an overall average above 65% at Tertiary
- Combined household income lower than R750,000 per annum.
Toyota Bursary Benefits
The Toyota bursary provides financial support towards tuition and study-related costs. Bursary recipients receive workplace experience through vacation work and potential exposure to Toyota’s flagship graduate programme.
How To Apply?
Applications must be submitted online via Toyota SA Bursary Application 2027 dedicated page.
Simply click on the “Apply Here” button at the bottom of this page to provide the required information and upload supporting documents.
The following documents must accompany your online application:
- Your ID (Certified copy)
- Proof of all academic results to date (Gr 12 certificate and full tertiary academic record)
- Proof of combined household income
Your application will be considered for all other StudyTrust-managed bursaries you qualify for.
Application Deadline
The closing date for 2027 applications is 30 September 2026. Late applications will result in your disqualification.
Bursary Contact Information
- Phone: 011 403 1632
- Email address: apply@StudyTrust.org.za
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This article was last updated in June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the Toyota Bursary 2027 close? The closing date for the Toyota SA Bursary 2027 is 30 September 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
Q: Who qualifies for the Toyota SA Bursary? South African citizens studying full-time at a South African university in Commerce, Engineering, or Science fields, with a minimum 65% Matric average for Mathematics and English, a minimum 65% tertiary average, and a combined household income below R750,000 per annum.
Q: What does the Toyota Bursary cover? The bursary covers tuition and study-related costs. Recipients also gain workplace experience through Toyota’s vacation work programme and may be considered for Toyota’s flagship graduate development programme.
Q: What is the income limit for the Toyota Bursary? Your combined household income must be below R750,000 per annum to qualify.
Q: Does the Toyota Bursary cover Law degrees? Yes. Law (LLB) is an eligible field under the Commerce stream.
Q: Does the Toyota Bursary cover Engineering? Yes. Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, and Mechatronics Engineering are all covered.
Q: How do I apply for the Toyota Bursary? Apply online through StudyTrust’s portal at studytrust.devman.co.za/bursary/portal/toyota/. You will need a certified copy of your ID, academic transcripts, and proof of household income.
Q: Can one application cover multiple bursaries? Yes. Your Toyota bursary application through StudyTrust will automatically be considered for all other StudyTrust-managed bursaries you qualify for.