About Sasol:
Sasol Limited, established in 1950 in Sasolburg, South Africa, is the first oil-to-coal company in the country. It’s listed with the New York Stock Exchange, United Nations, and Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is globally recognized for its chemical and energy production. Sasol operates in two main markets: Energy and Chemicals. The Energy business focuses on gas, liquid fuels, and mining, providing mobility and energy solutions while exploring renewable energy sources. The Chemical business encompasses Performance and Chemicals, aiming to meet client needs and urbanized household demands.
Sasol is dedicated to addressing the talent shortage in South Africa and has been voted the Employer of Choice in the Energy and Chemical sector for five consecutive years. The Sasol Foundation’s bursary programs have played a significant role in transforming various sectors.
About Sasol Foundation Bursary:
The Sasol Foundation invites students to apply for the Sasol Foundation Bursary for the upcoming academic year. The bursary is available under two categories: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Non-STEM.
STEM Bursaries cover fields such as Agriculture Science, Computer Science, Education (majoring in STEM subjects), Engineering, Health Science, and more.
Non-STEM Bursaries are available to Sasol Khanyisa shareholders, children of Sasol employees, and students from Sasol’s fence line communities (districts around Sasol Plants, operations, and municipalities).
Recipients of the Sasol Foundation Bursary will be selected based on criteria such as acceptance to a South African public university or university of technology, academic performance, citizenship, and household income. The bursary covers various expenses, including accommodation, books, a computer, a calculator, meal allowances, pocket money, registration fees, and tuition fees. Selected students will also receive psycho-social support, workshops, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), student discussions, and more.
Preference will be given to financially challenged but academically talented students. The bursary panel reserves the right to cancel a candidate’s candidature if their academic performance deteriorates during the bursary period.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Sasol Foundation Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- South African citizenship.
- Completion of the Matric examination or currently pursuing it.
- Intent to pursue or currently pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree at a South African public university or university of technology.
- For BSc/BSc Eng/BEng students, a minimum level 6 (70%) in Physical Science and Mathematics and level 5 (60%) in English (Home, First Additional, or Second Additional) is required.
- For BEng Tech students, a minimum level 5 (60%) is required in Physical Science, Mathematics, and English (Home/First Additional and Second Additional).
- If currently studying, a minimum average of 60% in all modules is required with registration in at least 5 modules, and no failures in the 2022 academic modules.
- Compliance with university requirements, with preference given to students aligned with future capabilities.
- For Non-STEM bursaries, applicants must be Sasol Khanyisa shareholders, children of Sasol employees, or from Sasol’s fence line communities.
How to Apply:
- New users must register on the Sasol platform, while existing users can log in to complete their online applications.
- After logging in, click on ‘South African Bursary Application’ at the top, then go to ‘Undergraduate Applications’ and fill in all required details.
- Applications are only accepted through the foundation’s website; hard copies or email applications will not be considered.
Required Documents:
Applicants should submit the following documents with their application:
- Certified copy of ID document.
- Certified copy of Grade 11 final results or Matric certificate.
- Certified copy of the most recent examination results.
- Proof of acceptance to the university or university of technology on the institution’s letterhead.
Closing Date:
The closing date for the Sasol Foundation Bursary is 21 August . Applications can be resumed at any time, but the completed application form must be submitted before the closing date.
Contact Details:
For inquiries, contact Berlyne Rasool at berlyne.rasool@adcorpgroup.com or visit the contact page at Sasol Bursaries Contact Us. You can also reach out by phone at 086 010 6235.
