Mercedes-Benz: Bursaries 2024

Get a head start into the world of work by participating in the Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme and transport your career with one of the world’s most successful automotive companies.

The Programme aims to harness outstanding achievers at Grade 12 and Tertiary levels into our fold of growing Talent, by offering the participant financial aid for studies as well as experiential learning.

Why a Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary?

• Study at a University of choice
• Tuition fees, meals, accommodation, stationery, and allowances are paid for
• Work at Mercedes-Benz, East London during your vacations

Who can apply?

• South African Citizens
• Grade 12 learners
• Students enrolled for or currently pursuing full-time studies (1st and 2nd year students will have an added advantage)

If in Grade 12 or Completed Grade 12:

• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the below mentioned fields, in 2024
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric (mid-year results for current Matrics and final results for students who have completed Matric)
• Engineering stream applicants: you must have achieved distinctions in Mathematics and/or Physical Science in Matric (mid-year results for current Matrics and final results for students who have completed Matric)
• You must NOT be an employees of Mercedes-Benz South Africa Group of Companies

If Already a University Student:

• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent university semester results (if currently studying)
• Preference will be given to first and second year students

Fields of study:

Must be intending to study any of the following fields

• Computer Engineering / Information Technology / Software Development
• Industrial/Electrical /Mechanical Engineering
• Metrology
• Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Engineering (BSc)
• Mechatronics
• Metallurgy
• Finance / Accounting / Economics
• Architecture
• Supply Chain / Logistics
• Human Kinetics & Ergonomics