| Application status | Next Intake In January 2027 |
| Closing date | 15 January 2027 for current tertiary students; 22 January 2027 for current Matric students |
| Provider | BASF South Africa Trust |
| Programme | BASF South Africa Trust Bursary Programme |
| Fields of study | Chemistry; Engineering; Sciences excluding Medical Sciences and Economic Sciences |
| Study level | Undergraduate and Honours |
| Institution scope | Recognised and accredited tertiary institutions in South Africa |
| Citizenship | South African citizen |
| Academic year | 2027 |
| Service obligation | Not specified |
- WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST BURSARY COVER?
- WHAT ARE THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- WHAT DOES THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST BURSARY COVER?
- HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST BURSARY?
- WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST BURSARY?
- WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST BURSARY?
- HOW DO I CONTACT THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- ABOUT THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST BURSARY COVER?
The BASF South Africa Trust Bursary supports Undergraduate and Honours studies in Chemistry, Engineering and Sciences for the 2027 academic year. Medical Sciences and Economic Sciences are excluded from the Sciences category.
- Chemistry
- Engineering
- Sciences, excluding Medical Sciences and Economic Sciences
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- See other Science Bursaries and Scholarships available
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WHAT ARE THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for the BASF South Africa Trust Bursary:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be female.
- Be Black in terms of the B-BBEE Codes, including African, Coloured and Indian applicants.
- Be currently completing Matric in 2026 or have completed Matric.
- Be studying or intending to study towards an eligible Undergraduate or Honours qualification.
- Be studying or intending to study Chemistry, Engineering or an eligible Science qualification.
- Study or intend to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Demonstrate financial need, with a combined household income of no more than R630,000 per annum.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Have no criminal record.
- Not receive another bursary or scholarship for the 2027 academic year.
WHAT DOES THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST BURSARY COVER?
The BASF South Africa Trust Bursary provides full financial support for the following study-related expenses:
- Tuition fees
- Textbooks
- Accommodation
- Monthly stipend
Service obligation: Not specified.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST BURSARY?
Applications must be completed on BASF South Africa Trust Bursary Application 2027 official page.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST BURSARY?
The following supporting documents are required for the BASF South Africa Trust Bursary application:
- Certified copy of your South African identity document.
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate or Matric results.
- Certified copy of your full academic record, including your most recent results.
- Proof of university acceptance.
- Certified proof of parents’ or guardians’ income.
- Curriculum Vitae of no more than three pages.
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST BURSARY?
15 January 2027 for current tertiary students.
22 January 2027 for students currently completing Matric in 2026.
Late submissions will be rejected.
HOW DO I CONTACT THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST ABOUT THE BURSARY?
For bursary enquiries, the published 2027 application information provides the following email address:
- Email: basf_za_trust@outlook.com
The BASF South Africa Trust’s office is located at The Ingress, Building 3, Second Floor, 1 Lone Creek Crescent, Waterfall City.
ABOUT THE BASF SOUTH AFRICA TRUST
The BASF South Africa Trust is a registered Public Benefit Organisation established to empower Black South African women through education. The Trust provides scholarships, bursaries and academic awards for Black women pursuing studies in chemistry, sciences and engineering.
The Trust was established in 2017 by BASF Holdings South Africa and has provided educational support to students pursuing higher education in South Africa.
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This bursary information was last updated in October 2026.
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