CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursaries 2025

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the SASOL Foundation, are inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year. 

sThe CSIR bursary is merit based and is aimed at full-time, unemployed students who are pursuing qualifications in areas that are deemed a priority by the CSIR (research, technology development and innovation as well as corporate/support areas). The bursary aims to attract suitably qualified applicants, and encourages females, black students and those living with disabilities to apply.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies, in the following fields:

• Aeronautical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees,
• Books,
• Accommodation,
• Living allowances
• Aonce-off laptop allowance.

Students will also receive full wrap-around support and the chance to partake in vacation work.

After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work for CSIR and Sasol Foundation – one year of employment for every year of funding received

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must achieve a minimum of level 5 for English, level 6 for Mathematics and level 6 for Physical Science in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2025
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised public University in South Africa
• You must have passed all university courses you have registered for, for the study period completed (if currently studying)
• You must be currently unemployed