Schneider Electric 2027 External Bursary

This is an Academic Merit Bursary Programme designed to support academically talented students who are pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or Automation fields. This bursary is open to full-time undergraduate students in their first, second, or third year of study in 2027, at accredited South African tertiary institutions.

Programme Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen by birth.
• Submit a complete application with required documents.
• Must undertake full-time undergraduate studies in a South African university.
• Provide provisional acceptance at an accredited South African university.
• If currently in matric, must have an average of 70% in Mathematics and Physics and an average of 60% in English in their June 2026 results.
• Must obtain a minimum of 65% average or higher if in the first year of tertiary or above.
• May apply if already in first year (upwards), if studying at an accredited South African tertiary institution, and meet all criteria above.

Applying for the Bursary Programme Position:

• Step 1: Before applying for a position, please ensure that you meet all the above criteria.
• Step 2: Applicants will be required to submit the following in one document
• Introduction Cover Letter.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• South African Identity Document.
• A full academic record, including the latest results.
• University Transcript (2nd year plus applicants)
• Step 3: Once you've registered and applied, we'll email you confirmation of receipt. Our Bursary Management team will then carefully assess your application and provide you with feedback every step of the way!

Key Offerings:

• Full university accommodation.
• Capped amount - private accommodation.
• Full registration and Tuition.
• Textbook allocation.
• Meal allowance.

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Client-provided location(s): Johannesburg, South Africa

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-127195

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-07-10T18:51:57