Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 | Apply Now

About the Schauenburg Education Trust

Schauenburg (Pty) Ltd manufactures equipment for mine safety, including innovative electronic products with the use of cutting-edge technology.

The Schauenburg Education Trust awards bursaries to students who are in the process of obtaining scarce skills qualifications, thus ensuring that more of these skilled professionals are developed and produced for future employment in South Africa. For the foreseeable future, the Schauenburg Education Trust will focus on providing bursaries to students in their second, third, and fourth years of study in the fields of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce, Business Management, and Business Administration at specified universities.

The Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2027 academic year.

Organisation: Schauenburg Education Trust • Focus: Scarce skills qualifications • Location: Gauteng universities • Academic Year: 2027

What Fields of Study Are Covered?

The Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 will be awarded for undergraduate studies within the following fields, at selected universities:

• Electrical Engineering (BSc / BEng)
• Electronic Engineering (BSc / BEng)
• Business Administration (BCom)
• Business Management (BCom)

Selected Universities

Only students from the following universities in Gauteng Province may apply for the Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2027:

• University of Pretoria
• University of Johannesburg
• North-West University (Vanderbijlpark)
• University of the Witwatersrand

What Expenses Does the Bursary Cover?

The Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 will provide cover for the following expenses:

• University tuition fees
• Registration fees
• Exam fees

Note: Funds will be paid directly to the university.

Eligibility Requirements for the Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2027

Before you apply for the Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered.

• You must be a South African citizen with a valid ID number
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying full-time towards one of the qualifications listed above
• You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study in 2027
• You must be studying at one of the Gauteng-based universities listed above
• You must have made good academic progress during your current year of study
• You must have passed all courses you have registered for while at university
• You must not be in receipt of any other bursary funding
• You must be Black (per B-BBEE Legislation)

Preference will be given to: Black female students, Black students under 35 years old, and Black students living with disabilities.

Required Documents

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application for the Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2027. All documents must be certified.

• ID document
• Matric certificate
• Full academic record to date, including most recent results (on tertiary letterhead)
• Motivational letter / cover letter stating your financial position and why you should be awarded the bursary (maximum 800 words)
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)

Important Information

• Bursaries will be awarded based on 2 main criteria: merit and need
• Bursary recipients will be required to partake in vacation work or job shadowing at Schauenburg Systems for a minimum of 3 weeks during mid-year university holidays
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to attend an interview with the Trustees and Bursary Administrators, as well as undergo psychometric testing
• Successful candidates will be required to sign a written contract
• If you do not receive any feedback within 4 weeks after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful

Contact Information

If you have any queries related to the Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2027, please contact the Schauenburg Education Trust directly:

• Telephone: 010 590 1571
• Email: Nelisiwe.Ngubane@rsmza.co.za / Bianca.Jooste@rsmza.co.za / chantal@schauenburg.co.za

Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 – Quick Summary

• Organisation: Schauenburg Education Trust
• Bursary Name: Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary Programme
• Academic Year: 2027
• Who can apply: Black South African citizens (per B-BBEE Legislation)
• Study level: 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year undergraduate full-time
• Fields of study: Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Business Administration (BCom), Business Management (BCom)
• Eligible universities: University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg, North-West University (Vanderbijlpark), University of the Witwatersrand
• Key requirements: Passed all courses, good academic progress, no other bursary funding
• Preference given to: Black female students, Black students under 35, Black students with disabilities
• What is covered: Tuition fees, registration fees, exam fees (paid directly to university)
• Work-back requirement: 3 weeks vacation work/job shadowing during mid-year holidays
• Selection process: Merit and need, interview with Trustees, psychometric testing
• Required documents: ID, Matric certificate, academic record, motivational letter (800 words), proof of income
• Application method: Online or email request for application form
• Closing date: 31 July 2026
• Notification period: Within 4 weeks after closing date