About Nestle:
Nestle, founded in 1866 by Swiss Pharmacist Henri Nestle, is a renowned global Food and Beverage Company with a presence in 191 countries. With over 2000 brands, Nestle is committed to enhancing food quality and meeting consumer demands. Their product range includes dairy, beverages, packaged water, cereals, frozen food, and chocolate, among others.
Nestle Future Talent Bursary 2024-2025:
The Nestle Future Talent Bursary aims to support talented, self-motivated, and passionate students in pursuing higher education. This bursary is available for the academic year 2024-2025 and covers various fields of study, including:
- Commerce (Industrial psychology, supply chain management, economics)
- Computer Science & Information Technology
- Animal Husbandry (Agriculture)
- Data Analyst (Data Science, Data Communication, Datametrics)
- Human Resource Management
- Finance (B.Com Accounting, B.Com Financial Sciences)
- Food Science and Technology
- Innovation (Management of technology and innovation, entrepreneurship and innovation management, innovation and digital thinking)
- E-commerce (Digital marketing, digital media, e-commerce management, brand management, social media marketing)
- Engineering (Mechanical, automation, robotics, mechatronics, industrial engineering)
Bursary Coverage:
The Nestle Future Talent Bursary covers the following expenses:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Textbook costs
- Accommodation allowance
- Meal allowance
Additional Information:
- Bursaries are awarded for one year at a time, with the possibility of renewal based on student performance and the company’s discretion.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified by December 23
- The bursary is open to children of Nestle employees as well as external applicants.
- Applications must be submitted before the closing date to be considered.
Bursary Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Nestle Future Talent Bursary, students must meet the following criteria:
- South African citizenship
- Age between 17 and 25 years
- Completion of Matric
- Enrollment or intention to enroll at a recognized South African university
- Engineering students must achieve a minimum level 6 for Mathematics and Physical Sciences in Matric
- Interest in one of the specified fields of study
- For first-time tertiary applicants, a minimum average score of 70% for all courses in the current year of study
- Strong academic performance
- Self-motivation and enthusiasm
- Proof of financial need (household income not exceeding R605,000 per year)
How to Apply:
To apply for the Nestle Future Talent Bursary, follow these steps:
- Fill out the Nestle Future Talent Bursary Online Application Form.
- Register and log in before completing the application.
- Use the code “Nestle #### ( #### BEING ACADEMIC YEAR )” when applying for the bursary.
- Attach the required documents to your application, including a certified copy of your ID document, most recent academic results on the institution’s letterhead, proof of registration/admission at the university on the institution’s letterhead, and certified proof of household income (such as a payslip or affidavit if unemployed).
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is November 21
Contact Details:
For inquiries related to the bursary, contact the administrators at Careerwise:
- Name: Mr. John Legoete
- Telephone: 086 100 7787
- Email: johnl@careerwise.co.za
