Sasol Bursary 2021-2022 | How to Apply

Sasol Bursary 2021/2022 | How to apply for the Sasol bursaries program online, requirements, application form, and application closing date 2021-2022.

Want to apply for Bursaries in South Africa 2021? The Sasol invites an application from suitably and qualifies students for their bursary program 2021-2022.

A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups.

It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university, or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into the study.

Sasol Bursary Progam 2021-2022

The Sasol bursary is offered by Sasol, a leading energy and chemical company, committed to developing and commercializing technologies. They are building and operating facilities in order to produce liquid fuels, low-carbon electricity. Formed in Sasolburg, Johannesburg in 1950, the company has expanded on an international level to such an extent that it employs over 35 000 people across 37 countries.

As a company, Sasol is deeply passionate about the education of South Africa’s youth and developing that young talent. Their competitive bursary scheme attracts young talent hoping they will eventually join the organization. Those who successfully complete their study period through one of Sasol’s bursaries have a good chance to eventually work there.

How Do You Qualify For a Sasol Bursary? Who Can Apply?

Bursaries are awarded for full-time university studies in the fields of engineering, science, and commerce disciplines.  Both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and for the University of technology/technikon. See a complete list below:

Study Fields at Universities

Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Engineering:

• Chemical
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Civil
• Industrial
• Electronic
• Mining
• Computer
• Mechatronics

Bachelor of Science:

• Chemistry (Masters is compulsory)
• Geology (Honours is compulsory)
• Metallurgy (Honours is compulsory)

B Com:

• Accounting / BBScience CA Stream (CTA, PGDA is compulsory)

Supported Study Fields at the University of Technology:

• Mechanical Eng.
• Industrial Eng.
• Power (Process Instrumentation & Electrical Eng.)
• Mine Surveying

What Are The Requirements For The Sasol Bursary Application?

All applicants must fulfill the following basic criteria:

• South African citizen with valid ID
• Apply for full-time studies to achieve an academic degree at an accredited South African university
• Willing to undergo psychometric testing if invited for an interview
• In terms of minimum grades achieved, see the Sasol bursary requirements as stated.

For Grade 12 / Matric Learners the requirements are as follow:

• For Engineering or one of the Science fields: A (HG) in Mathematics, B (HG) for Physical Science and C (HG) for English
• For BCom degree: C (HG) in Mathematics and C (HG) for English

Candidates already studying can find requirements on the link provided above for the bursary requirements. If you are already enrolled in the degree course for which you are applying for the bursary, then you must have passed all your registered courses up until now in order to be considered. Also, note that no fees already paid by the candidate for their studies will be refunded.

What is Included in The Bursaries Sasol Offers?

The Sasol bursary covers the following things:

• Full university tuition, registration and exam fees (to be paid directly to the university)
• University-administered accommodation (to be paid directly to the university)
• Meals (three meals per day as determined by the university)
• Books and pocket money (approximately R10 000 per year)
• If there are any subjects that need repeating, these will need to be paid for by the individual themselves.

What Is The Selection Process For This Bursary?

Applicants who have been shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview – notification of this will be conducted via both telephone and written correspondence before the end of May.

The interviews take place in June to July to make it easy for school students to attend during their holidays. The structured interview session and psychometric testing are expected to last for a full day.

Sasol will reimburse applicants for their travel expenses to attend the interview day, up to a predetermined maximum amount.

Successful candidates will be notified by the end of August; if no communication is received by then, it means that the application was unsuccessful. Those successful individuals will then be provided with documentation regarding the specific Sasol Bursary Scheme and a written contract.

After graduating from their studies, bursary holders will be contractually bound to work for Sasol for the same period of time as was spent studying.

How To Apply For The Sasol Bursary Program?

Closing Date

This date may change yearly but the date can be found on the Selection Process Page of the Sasol Bursaries Website every year. They will open 21 February 2021

How to Apply?

In order to complete the Sasol bursary online application, prospective candidates can visit the Sasol Bursaries Website. At the bottom of this page, candidates will find more detail on how to qualify, what is included in their bursaries program, what fields fo study they can apply for, as well as how to apply.

What about bursary application forms?

You don’t need to download any forms. You will need to register at their website and follow instructions there.

How Do You Get a Sasol Bursary?

Basically you will need to follow each step described here to apply for a bursary

Make sure to read every detail of your Bursary contract. Not every company offers the same rewards and some companies will ask you to work for them as long as you have held the bursary.