Eskom bursary

Eskom was established in 1923 and is South Africa’s primary electricity supplier. The company generates approximately 95% of the electricity used in South Africa and approximately 45% of the electricity used in the African continent. It is wholly owned by the South African government and distributes electricity to industrial, commercial, agricultural and residential consumers.

Eskom Bursaries

Eskom bursary is open to candidates intending to study at recognized higher education institutions.
The following fields of study are accepted for the bursary:
Universities
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Accounting
  • Supply Chain
  • IT
  • Computer Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
Technikons
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgy
  • Safety and Risk
  • Environmental Science
Further Education & Training (FET)
  • Boiler Makers
  • Control & Instrumentation
  • Electricians
  • Fitters & Turners
  • Mechanical
  • Millwrights
  • Welders
  • Plumbers
  • Bricklayers
  • Carpenters
  • Power Plant Operators
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Eskom bursary schemes are offered in either:
  • Full Eskom Bursary – This bursary is based on business needs of the company. This covers registration fees, tuition fees,  residence or accommodation fees, meals allowance, book allowance, PC allowance and vacation allowance.
  • Scholarships – This bursary is exclusively offered to Eskom employees children/beneficiaries. This covers registration fees, tuition fees,  residence or accommodation fees, meals allowance and book allowance.

Eskom Bursary Requirements and Eligibility

  • Citizens of South Africa with valid ID number
  • Full time student at an accredited South African institution
  • Willing to undergo an interview and medical examination or health declaration
  • Students or intend to study in the fields mentioned above
  • For University applicants, minimum Code 5 for English, Physical Science and Mathematics
  • For Technikons/University of technlology applicants, minimum Code 4 for English, Physical Science and Mathematics
  • For Further Education and Training (FET) applicants, minimum Code 3 for English, Physical Science and Mathematics
  • For applicants already at higher institution, must have passed all registered subjects in the current year

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Selection process


  1. Applications should preferably be submitted online by using this website. Applicants who do not have internet access can also post their application or hand-deliver them to the nearest Eskom offices.


  2. All applicants short listed to attend an interview will be notified. Notification is done telephonically as well as per written correspondence.


  3. Selection interviews normally take place during August to October each year. Applicants will be required to attend an interview and sometimes a medical declaration/examination might be done.  


  4. Final selection and award is subjected to a successful interview, satisfactory academic results and medical fitness.
  5. Applicants will be told of the outcome from/between October to December of that year. Please note that no correspondence will be entered into prior to this date.  


  6. Successful candidates will then be provided with comprehensive documentation relating to the Eskom bursary scheme as well as a written contract and other documentation for completion to be returned back to Eskom.



How to apply

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Post

   All scholarship bursaries should be sent    to the below address and also be sent to    the nearest Eskom office’s post box:

           Student Development Department
           PO BOX 1091
           JOHANNESBURG
           2001


Hand deliver

   Could be delivered to the nearest Eskom    offices and also to the below address:

           MEGAWATT PARK
           Maxwell Drive
           Sunninghill
           Sandton

Website

  • Online applications not yet opened

Scholarship application forms

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