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Sasol Mining Fence-line Bursary 2027
Sasol
Sasol Mining Fence-line Bursary 2027 is bursary offered by Sasol to South African students studying towards qualifications in electrical engineering, engineering, geology. Applications for the current cycle close on 13 Sep 2026, so read the criteria carefully before you start.
A comprehensive, performance-based bursary for students from Sasol Mining fence-line communities studying engineering, geology or mine surveying at a South African university. Applications close 13 September 2026.
The sections below set out who qualifies, what the award covers, which documents you need to prepare and where to submit your application. Every detail is taken from the funder's own published information, and the apply link sends you straight to their official page rather than to a third-party form.
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Funding
Comprehensive bursary (tuition and support)
Closing date
13 Sep 2026
Provinces
All provinces
Opening date
24 Aug 2026
Study levels
Undergraduate, Honours
Citizenship
South African
Institutions
Any accredited SA institution
Verified by our editorial team· last checked 3 Oct 2026
Applications for this cycle are closed. The details below are kept for reference so you can prepare for the next intake.
Our assessment of this opportunity
Sasol is funding a scarce-skills field, which usually means a large applicant pool and marks-driven shortlisting. In our experience, applicants who submit early with a certified latest results statement and a clear career link to the funder's operations get further than those relying on the motivation letter alone.
Most company bursaries in South Africa come with a work-back obligation, typically one year of employment for each year funded. Before you accept, confirm the length of the obligation, where you may be placed and what happens if you fail a module, because repaying a bursary in full is a real risk for students who change course.
Full funding is the main strength here: it closes the gap that often forces "missing middle" students to drop out. Still, check whether accommodation, books and a laptop are included, as "full" can mean tuition only.
Our advice is to submit at least a week before the closing date. Funder portals often slow down in the final days, and certified copies can take longer than expected.
Written by the SA Bursary Hub Editorial Team based on the funder's published criteria and our experience reviewing South African funding programmes.
About this bursary
The Sasol Mining Fence-line Bursary Programme is part of Sasol's mainstream bursary offering and is aimed at exceptional students from the communities surrounding Sasol's mining operations. It supports full-time studies towards a Bachelor of Engineering or Engineering Technology degree at a recognised South African university, and carries a work-back or pay-back obligation.
Eligibility
Applicants must be South African citizens by birth from Sasol Mining fence-line communities, studying or planning to study a degree (not a diploma) at a public South African university or university of technology. First to fourth-year students may apply. Eligible fields are Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Geology (Honours is mandatory), Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Mine Surveying at the University of Johannesburg only.
Requirements
Full-time registration is required. Technical Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy are not accepted for Sasol mainstream bursary programmes. Applicants must submit their most recent academic results.
Required documents
Certified ID copy, Grade 12 results for first-year applicants, latest full academic record for current students, and proof of registration or acceptance for full-time study.
Benefits
A comprehensive bursary package covering study costs with developmental support during the study period, and the possibility of employment within the Sasol Group through its graduate development programmes after graduation.
How to apply
Apply online on the Sasol Bursaries website during the Mining application window, which opens 24 August and closes 13 September at midnight.
Fields of study
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Qualification levels
Contact
Sasol handles enquiries directly, use the official application page above to get in touch.
Official source and what we could not confirm
Everything above comes from Sasol's own published material. SA Bursary Hub is an independent information site: we do not award this funding and applications are submitted only through the official channel below.
- Official application page: https://www.sasolbursaries.com/welcome/sasol-mining-bursaries/
- Organisation website: https://www.sasolbursaries.com
Not published by the funder at the time of checking, so we have not shown it: a public contact email address. We do not estimate missing details, ask the funder directly if you need them.
Requirements and dates can change during the year, so confirm the full criteria and closing date on the official page before you submit.
SA Bursary Hub editorial team
This listing was written by a person and checked against the funder's own published material before it went live. Last reviewed 3 Oct 2026. How we verify information.
Plan your application
Use this checklist with the verified details above. The official Sasol application page remains the final source for criteria, documents and dates.
Check your fit first
- Your registered or intended course appears within the listed fields: electrical engineering, engineering, geology, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, mining engineering. Confirm the exact course name on the official page.
- Your study level matches one of the listed levels: Undergraduate, Honours.
- You meet the listed location requirement: all provinces.
Prepare the requested evidence
Use the required-documents section above as your checklist. Open every uploaded file to confirm it is readable and follows the portal's format and size rules.
Work backwards from the deadline
Allow time to correct missing documents or failed uploads. Save the submission confirmation and reference number after applying.
Confirm before you submit
- The web address belongs to Sasol or its named application provider.
- The bursary title, closing date and intake year match this listing.
- You understand what is funded and any conditions attached to an award.
- You never pay a person who promises to secure or prioritise an application.