Volkswagen Bursary 2021-2022 | How to Apply

These Bursaries are made available to candidates wishing to complete their education to gain qualifications relating to the motor vehicle industry.  The Volkswagen bursary program provides financial assistance as well as vacation work to talented candidates.  Volkswagen awards bursaries according to their needs yearly.  Candidates who are studying their second year or going into their second year of study can apply.  These studies have to be through a recognised institute of higher learning within South Africa.

Volkswagen South Africa offers these programs to aid development via academic knowledge and skill.  Volkswagen is constantly looking for talented candidates with initiative and innovation as reflected by their brands to assist candidates in reaching their dreams.

Volkswagen Bursaries Available

Service binding contract after graduation for a period equal to the tenure of the bursary will have to be accepted.  Volkswagen South Africa also has a Graduate Trainee Program and a VW Technician Trainee Program available for interested candidates.  Volkswagen is looking for driven and dedicated candidates interested in the motor industry that wants to improve not only their knowledge but also their skills.  Both of these trainee programs are for a period of 12 months and after successful completion candidates will be given the opportunity to join their workforce.

These programs are aimed at helping candidates with a degree in a range of fields to gain a solid foundation.  With this knowledge, they will also be able to build a solid career.  The Technical Trainee Program will also cover P1 & P2 which are needed for an Engineering Diploma.  The graduate trainee program is directed at candidates in their final year of study although exceptions can be made for candidates who have recently completed their studies.

For more detail visit Volkswagen South Africa’s web page as given under the Bursary Application sector here below.

Study Fields

The fields of study available can be any of the following, depending on the current need of the company:

• Logistics
• Corporate Communications & PR
• Purchasing
• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Human Resources
• Sales & Marketing

Volkswagen Bursary Requirements

Candidates wanting to apply will need to provide the company with the following documentation:

• Candidates must be South African citizens
• Candidates must provide a Certified copy of their valid ID
• Proof of household income
• Full academic results
• Enrollment at an institute of higher learning
• Candidates will be given preference if from a rural area

Please be aware of the following

After closing the applications will be reviewed and a shortlist will be made.

All candidates on the shortlist will be contacted for interviews.

After completion of all interviews, bursary candidates will be selected and notified.

Volkswagen Bursaries Application Form

You can get the bursaries online application form from their website by clicking here: Bursary inquiries.

All applications must be submitted online.  For additional information on their bursary program please go to this webpage.  For additional information on all that Volkswagen South Africa has to offer.

Volkswagen Bursary Closing Date for 2020

Depending on the company requirements each year, the bursaries available will differ, but applications are made available the beginning of June and close the middle of August. Check on a regular on their site for any opportunities that may interest you.