Eskom Bursary : Criteria and Selection Process

Eskom Bursary : Criteria and Selection Process

1. 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
 

 
Students to study at the Technikons/University of technlology
 

 
Students to study at the Further Education and Training (FET)
 

 
Applicants that are already at Higher institution:-

The applicant must have passed all their registered subjects in that current year

2. Selection process

1. Applications should be submitted to Eskom by no later than 31 July each year, for the following academic year.
2. 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.
3. All applicants short listed to attend an interview will be notified. Notification is done telephonically as well as per written correspondence.
4. 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.
5. Final selection and award is subjected to a successful interview, satisfactory academic results and medical fitness.
6. 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.
7. 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.