Sasol Foundation Mainstream Bursary Programme 2026 for Young South Africans (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: 18 May 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Sasol Foundation Mainstream Bursary Programme. The Sasol Bursary programme comprises of a comprehensive package that includes both financial as well as developmental support throughout the study period. Bursaries are awarded for full-time university studies in engineering and science. Upon successful completion of the study period, students may be employed within the Sasol Group through our Graduate Development Programmes.  Note must be taken that Sasol Mainstream bursaries have a workback and/or payback obligation.  Please note that this bursary programme does not accept Technical Maths/Math’s literacy.

The Sasol Bursary Programme comprises:

Applications may be submitted for degrees (no diplomas) in one of the following fields of study:

Undergraduate Studies (B.Eng. / B.Sc.) – Please note that this bursary program does not accept Technical Maths/Math’s literacy.

1. Chemical Engineering
2. Chemistry (Studies to Hons. level will be required)
3. Civil Engineering
4. Data Science – Computer Science
5. Data Science – Mathematics
6. Data Science – Operations Research
7. Data Science – Statistics
8. Electrical Engineering
9. Electronic Engineering
10. Geology  (Studies to Hons. level will be required)
11. Industrial Engineering
12. Mechanical Engineering
13. Metallurgy (Studies to Hons. level will be required)
14. Mining Engineering

Undergraduate Studies (B. Eng. Tech.) – University of Technology 

1. Mine Surveying

Postgraduate (M.Sc. / M.Eng. / PhD.)

In order to meet the economic growth needs in South Africa and fulfill our internal demand for highly skilled postgraduates in science and engineering fields, Sasol grants postgraduate bursaries for M.Sc., M.Eng., and Ph.D. studies in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.  Please note that this bursary program does not accept technical Maths/math’s literacy.

These awards will be made for postgraduate research supporting Sasol and South Africa’s energy and circular economy transition, through application in the following core disciplines: 

1. Chemical Engineering – Fluid Dynamics 
2. Chemical Engineering – Mathematical and Statistical Modelling 
3. Chemical Engineering – Process Modelling 
4. Chemical Engineering – Reactor Technology 
5. Chemical Engineering – Separation Technology 
6. Chemical Engineering – Thermodynamics 
7. Chemistry – Advance analytical Chemistry in the areas of Vibrational Spectroscopy or Gas Chromatography 
8. Chemistry – Catalysis or Polymer Science 
9. Chemistry – Environmental Science in the areas of Water, Waste or Air, or in Air with focus on dispersion modelling
10. Cyber Security 
11. Data Science – Applied Mathematics 
12. Data Science – Statistics  

 Applicants are not required to have a formal project proposal ready but should know in which area of chemistry or chemical engineering they would like to study and must be able to discuss possible topics which will support the current sustainability imperatives. 

Successful candidates will engage with Sasol technical experts and academic supervisors to finalise a project proposal. 

Notice:

1. All applications should be submitted before close of business of the application closing date.
2. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
3. Applications by e-mail and/or not submitted via the Sasol bursaries website will not be considered.
4. Applications from non-South African citizens will not be considered.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Sasol Foundation Mainstream Bursary Programme