The Ford Motor Company South Africa, in support of the National Government’s drive of skill development, is offering funding to final year students to complete their tertiary education. The Ford Bursary Programme invites applications from South African students who are academically suitable to receive funding.
Ford Bursary Fields of Study
Ford bursaries are made available within the following fields of study (for final year students only):
- Industrial Engineering
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Purchasing
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric
- Studying in one of the aforementioned fields of study (final year students only),
- Studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
- Achieved strong academic results
Upon graduation, bursary students may be eligible to partake in the Graduate Trainee Program to enable them to gain invaluable practical experience in their career field.
Bursary Value and Benefits
- Tuition Fee
- Registration Fee
- Text Books
Please note the bursary cover may be adjusted from year to year based on the allocated budget.
How To Apply For the Ford Bursary?
Are you satisfied that you do meet all requirements for the Ford Bursary Programme? Waste no time, simply download the Ford Bursary Application Form to apply.
The following supporting documentation must be submitted along with your completed application form:
- ID document (certified copy of)
- Matric certificate (certified copy of)
- Full academic record to date (on tertiary letterhead)
- Curriculum Viate
- Please note that documents must not be larger than 1MG.
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: recrui14@ford.com
Insert the words “Bursary – your field of study” in the email subject line
Closing Date
Submission of applications are open all year round and students are welcome to apply at any time.
Contac Details
For all queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Ford directly:
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa
Ford South Africa Graduate Program
Email: recrui14@ford.com