Eskom: Bursaries 2024 in South Africa

Eskom offers bursary opportunities to learners who will enroll for full time degree or diploma at Universities, University of Technology and Further Education & Training (FET) for 2024 academic year.
Bursary Application closing date 28 July 2024
Bursary Provider: Eskom
Bursary Location : South Africa
Therefore a number of Eskom bursary schemes are available to assist capable students to acquire good education which is essential for a better future.
Eskom bursary schemes offered are:
Bursary

Offered mainly based on business needs of the business, given to the following individuals:
Academic deserving students
South African citizen
After completion of studies, to work-back obligation equal to contract duration
Scholarship
Offered exclusively to Eskom employees children / dependence based on the following:
Academic deserving students
Years of service by employee (minimum of 5years in service)

Fields of Study

Universities

Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Accounting
Supply Chain
IT
Computer Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering

Technikons
Technikons

Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgy
Safety and Risk
Environmental Science

Further Education & Training (FET)

Boiler Makers
Control & Instrumentation
Electricians
Fitters & Turners
Mechanical
Millwrights
Welders
Plumbers
Bricklayers
Carpenters
Power Plant Operators

Criteria

Individuals legible to apply must meet the following requirements:-

Applicants must be South African citizens with a valid ID number
National Senior Certificate or equivalent
Written proof of acceptance for admission by higher education institution
Applicants must be for full time studies at an accredited South African institution
Applicants must be willing to undergo an interview and medical examination or health declaration

Students to study at the University
Subjects Old Symbols New Symbols
English HG (C) 5
Physical Science HG (C) 5
Mathematics HG (C) 5
Students to study at the Technikons/University of technlology
Subjects Old Symbols New Symbols
English HG (D) SG (C) 4
Physical Science HG (D) SG (C) 4
Mathematics HG (D) SG (C) 4

Students to study at the Further Education and Training (FET)
Subjects Old Symbols New Symbols
English HG ( E ) SG (D) 3
Physical Science HG ( E ) SG (D) 3
Mathematics HG ( E ) SG (D) 3

Applicants that are already at Higher institution:-
The applicant must have passed all their registered subjects in that current year

Selection process

Applications should be submitted to Eskom by no later than 31 July each year, for thefollowing academic year.
Applications should preferably be submitted online by using this website. Applicants who do not have internet access can also post their application or hand-deliver them to the nearest Eskom offices.
All applicants short listed to attend an interview will be notified. Notification is done telephonically as well as per written correspondence.
Selection interviews normally take place during August to to October each year. Applicants will be required to attend an interview and sometimes a medical declaration/examination might be done.
Final selection and award is subjected to a successful interview, satisfactory academic results and medical fitness.
Applicants will be told of the outcome from/between October to December of that year. Please note that no correspondence will be entered into prior to this date.
Successful candidates will then be provided with comprehensive documentation relating to the Eskom bursary scheme as well as a written contract and other documentation for completion to be returned back to Eskom.

Bursary package
Full Eskom Bursary Scholarship
Registration Fees ✓ ✓
Tuition Fees ✓ ✓
*Residence or Accommodation Fees ✓ ✓
Meals ✓ ✓
Book Allowance ✓ ✓
PC Allowance ✓ ✖
Vacation Allowance and
Accommodation ✓ ✖
✓= Provided
x=Not Provided
* = Amount payable is determined by Eskom
Other information to take note of:-
Applicants may not receive any other grant for the same qualification without prior written approval from Eskom

Vacation work costs will be borne by the relevant business units on approval by the same said business unit.
The bursary is for maximum of five (5) years where bridging is applicable
Failure on bridging/first academic year, bursary will be cancelled without an obligation
From 2nd academic year onwards, failure to progress to the next academic year, bursary to be suspended
The bursary will be suspended for one year (university) or trimester (University of technology) if the student fails. The bursary will only be reinstated once, thereafter on failure again automatic cancellation is applied
The bursary will have to be paid back on cancellation (full value and compound interest at prime rate)
Bursaries are only granted for undergraduate studies, postgraduate studies bursaries are not granted unless there is a need and approval is received from the relevant business units Divisional Executives.

How to Apply

Download Eskom Bursary application form and emailed to bursaryqueries@eskom.co.za