Sappi Opens Applications for 2025 Bursary Programme for South African Students

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Sappi invites South African students to apply for its Bursary Programme for the 2025 academic year. The bursaries are available for undergraduate studies in the following fields:

  • Chemical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
  • Civil Engineering (BEng or BSc)
  • Electrical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
  • Forestry and Wood Science (BSc)
  • Industrial Engineering (BEng or BSc)
  • Mechanical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
  • Mechatronics Engineering (BEng or BSc)
Contents

Bursary Coverage

The bursary may cover the following expenses:

  • Tuition fees
  • Prescribed textbooks
  • Accommodation
  • Living allowance

The total bursary value will be dependent on the student’s household income.

Additional Benefits

  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a selection interview.
  • Bursary recipients can participate in vacation work during the July and December holidays each year.
  • Successful completion of vacation work allows students to enter the Sappi Engineer-in-Training programme.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered:

  • Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
  • Age: Must be between 17 and 25 years old.
  • Education: Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
  • Study Intent: Must intend to study full-time towards one of the listed qualifications in 2025.
  • University Enrollment: Must be studying or intend to study at a recognized and accredited university in South Africa.
  • Academic Performance:
    • Minimum result of 70% for Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy).
    • Minimum result of 70% for Physical Science.
    • Minimum result of 60% for English.

    Residency: Preference will be given to students residing near Sappi’s main business operations.

    Required Supporting Documentation

    Submit clear, certified copies of the following documents with your online application. Missing documents will result in disqualification:

    • ID document
    • Latest Matric results and Grade 11 final results (if currently in Matric)
    • Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
    • Full tertiary academic record (if currently at tertiary level)
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

      Application Process

      Applications must be submitted online at the Sappi Bursary Application 2025 portal.

      Apply Now!

      Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 August 2024

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