Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme 2027 – Opportunity Desk
The Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme 2027 offers comprehensive financial support to talented South African undergraduate students pursuing STEM and Non-STEM degrees, with a focus on future-ready capabilities like Green Economy and Digitalisation.
Target region
South Africa
Submission deadline
23 August 2026
Authority origin
Opportunity Desk
Nexea intelligence
Automated scholarship analysis & strategic breakdown
"The Sasol Foundation Bursary is a fully-funded scholarship for South African students wanting to study for an undergraduate degree. It offers two tracks: a STEM track open to all high-performing South African students, and a Non-STEM track reserved for students from Sasol's local communities or children of Sasol employees and shareholders. It covers tuition, accommodation, books, and living expenses."
Tips for success
- ◆Ensure all uploaded documents are clear, legible, and certified where required
- ◆Highlight any interest or projects related to Green Economy and Digitalisation in your application
- ◆Double-check that your household income documentation accurately reflects the R800,000 threshold requirement
Common mistakes
- ◆Applying for postgraduate funding, which is not available for this academic cycle
- ◆Submitting incomplete household income documentation, leading to disqualification
- ◆Non-STEM applicants applying without meeting the specific community or shareholder criteria
- ◆Waiting until the final day to upload documents, risking portal downtime
Strategic recommendations
- ◆Maintain high academic performance throughout your final school terms
- ◆Secure proof of address early if applying under the fence-line community category
- ◆Prepare a clear motivation letter explaining your passion for your chosen field of study
Benefits & Funding Scope
- ✓Comprehensive tuition coverage
- ✓Accommodation allowance
- ✓Meals allowance
- ✓Prescribed books and learning materials support
- ✓Pocket money allowance
- ✓Laptop provided for studies
Application Roadmap
- 1
Visit the official Sasol Bursaries application portal online
- 2
Register an account and complete the online application form
- 3
Select either the STEM or Non-STEM bursary track based on your eligibility
- 4
Upload all required supporting documents, including academic records and household income verifications
- 5
Submit the application before the deadline on August 23, 2026
Eligibility Profile
- ◆Must be a South African citizen by birth only
- ◆Must be planning to study full-time towards an undergraduate degree in 2027
- ◆Combined household income must not exceed R800,000.00 per annum
- ◆For STEM bursaries: Must pursue a STEM-related undergraduate degree (e.g., Engineering, IT, Data Sciences, Agricultural Science, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, Construction & Manufacturing)
- ◆For Non-STEM bursaries: Must be a qualifying student from Sasol’s fence-line communities, a child of a Sasol Khanyisa shareholder, or a child of a Sasol employee
System Verification
Funding Classification
Fully Funded
Academic Metric Target
Undergraduate
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