Eskom South Africa has opened its Eskom Bursary opportunity for all interested to apply. Before you apply, let us know some small information about Eskom.

Eskom is a South African electricity public utility. It was established in 1923 as the Electricity Supply Commission and also known by its Afrikaans name Elektrisiteitsvoorsieningskommissie, by the South African government and people of the Republic of South Africa in terms of the Electricity Act. 

ENDING DATE: This bursary will end on 19 November 2026.

LOCATION: South Africa

BURSARY REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify for this bursary program, you need to satisfy the following requirements:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must complete Matric in 2026
• You must NOT be currently studying at a tertiary institution
• You must have received a conditional admission offer to study towards a BEng or BSc degree in Electrical Engineering, in 2026
• You must have received a conditional admission offer to study at a recognised University in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 for English in Grade 11 (2020)
• You must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for Pure Mathematics in Grade 11 (2020)
• You must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for Pure Physical Science in Grade 11 (2020)
• You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary award
• Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Preference may be given to applicants from underrepresented designated groups (in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and its employment equity goals and targets)

University of Technology students:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must complete Matric in 2026
• You must NOT be currently studying at a tertiary institution
• You must have received a conditional admission offer to study towards a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, in 2026
• You must have received a conditional admission offer to study at a recognised University of Technology in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 for English in Grade 11 (2020)
• You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 for Pure Mathematics in Grade 11 (2020)
• You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 for Pure Physical Science in Grade 11 (2020)
• You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary award
• Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Preference may be given to applicants from underrepresented designated groups (in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and its employment equity goals and targets)

BURSARY COVERAGE:

This bursary was formed of broadening the skill pool in the country and empowering young students to reach their career aspirations.

Bursaries will be awarded for the following specific qualifications:

• 50 bursaries to University students, pursuing studies towards an Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current or Light Current (BEng / BSc) degree.
• 35 bursaries to University of Technology students, pursuing studies towards a Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current or Light Current (National Diploma)

METHOD OF APPLICATION

All application must be done online following this link below:

Eskom Bursary Application 2026: University Students

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Remember to attach the following documents when applying:

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results (certified copy)
• Matric latest results (certified copy)
• University or University of Technology proof of conditional acceptance (on institutions letterhead)