The Schauenburg Education Trust invites applications for its 2026 bursary programme from Black South African citizens. The bursary supports undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Business Administration, and Business Management at the University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg, North-West University (Vanderbijlpark), and the University of the Witwatersrand. Applicants must be entering their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year in 2026, have a strong academic record, and demonstrate financial need. The award provides partial or full coverage for registration, tuition, textbooks, accommodation, and a living allowance. A mandatory requirement is completing at least 3 weeks of vacation work at Schauenburg. Preference is given to Black female students, those under 35, and students with disabilities. Applications close on 31 July 2025.
Closing Date: 31 July 2025
South Africa – Selected Universities in Gauteng
About the Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary Programme 2026
Schauenburg (Pty) Ltd, a leader in mine safety technology and communication systems, funds this bursary through the Schauenburg Education Trust to promote socioeconomic transformation by supporting Black South African students in the fields of Engineering and Commerce.
Fields of Study Covered
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies in the following fields at these selected universities:University of Pretoria (UP), University of Johannesburg (UJ), North-West University (Vanderbijlpark), and University of the Witwatersrand (WITS):
- Electrical Engineering (BSc / BEng)
- Electronic Engineering (BSc / BEng)
- Business Administration (BCom)
- Business Management (BCom)
What the Bursary Covers
The bursary provides either partial or full cover for:
- Registration fees
- Tuition and examination fees
- Prescribed textbooks and course materials
- Accommodation and a living allowance
Vacation Work Requirement: Recipients must complete a minimum of 3 weeks vacation work or job shadowing at Schauenburg Systems during mid-year university holidays.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be Black South African citizens (in terms of B-BBEE legislation)
- Have completed Matric
- Be studying full-time at one of the specified universities
- Be entering their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study in 2026
- Have passed all registered university courses with good academic standing
- NOT be receiving any other bursary for 2026
- Preference will be given to:
- Black female students
- Black students under 35 years
- Black students with disabilities
How to Apply
Online Application:
- Apply online at:
- Click here to apply online
- Upload the required supporting documents
Manual Application (Email):
- Request the application form by emailing:
- Submit the completed form and all documents to the same email addresses.
Required Documents
Submit clear certified copies of the following:
- ID document
- Matric certificate
- Full academic record (with latest results)
- Motivational letter (max 800 words) explaining financial need and motivation for applying
- Proof of household income (latest payslips / affidavit if unemployed)
Important Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to:
- Attend interviews
- Undergo psychometric testing
- Sign a bursary contract upon selection
If you do not hear back within 4 weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Apply now and take the next step toward a career in engineering or commerce with the support of the Schauenburg Education Trust!
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