Sasol offers a number of bursaries that make up a comprehensive package that includes both financial as well as developmental support throughout the study period. Bursaries are awarded for full-time university studies in engineering and science.
Upon successful completion of the study period, students may be employed within the Sasol Group through the Graduate Development Programmes.
Note must be taken that Sasol Mainstream bursaries have a workback and/or payback obligation. Please note that this bursary programme does not accept Technical Maths/Math’s literacy.
SASOL Foundation Bursary Programmes
The application period for these bursaries is from the 1st August to the 23rd August 2026.
STEM bursaries
The Sasol Foundation offers a comprehensive bursary to talented individuals who are planning to study full-time towards an undergraduate degree to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers. Priority will be given to degree studies that are in line with future capabilities (Green Economy and Digitalisation), which include disciplines such as Engineering, Information Technology, Data Sciences, Agricultural Science, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences and Construction & Manufacturing among others. Please note that postgraduate bursaries will not be available for the forthcoming academic year.
Non-STEM bursaries
These bursaries are reserved only for qualifying students from Sasol’s fence line communities (municipalities / districts around Sasol plants / operations); children of Sasol Khanyisa shareholders; and children of Sasol employees, wishing to study towards non-STEM qualifications. Please note that postgraduate bursaries will not be available for the forthcoming academic year.
These bursary opportunities are limited to South African citizens (by birth only), who are / will be pursuing full-time degree studies at an approved public South African University or University of Technology.
Sasol Mining Bursary Opportunities
(Application open from 24 August to 13 September 2026)
Bursary Opportunities: Sasol Mining Fence-line (Mainstream) Programme
Sasol Mainstream bursaries is a performance-based programme with a work-back / pay-back obligation. This is a comprehensive bursary offered to talented individuals who are planning to study full-time towards an undergraduate in selected Engineering, Science and Technology qualification.
The Sasol Mining Fence-line Bursary Programme seeks to attract exceptional young talent to join the organization.
These bursaries support full-time studies leading towards a Bachelor’s Engineering/Engineering in Technology degree at a recognized South African University.
Eligibility is limited to South African Citizens exclusively.
Sasol Graduate Development Programme
(Application open from 14 September to 4 October 2026)
The Sasol Graduate Development Programme is a corporate initiative that ensures that all graduates in the different engineering and science disciplines conform to a high level of uniform standards in terms of orientation, training, development, and exposure to the business processes. These programmes are exclusively for our engineer/scientist in training candidates and offers graduates an intensive 36-month development programme. These development programmes are rated as some of the best in South Africa.
How To Apply For A Sasol Bursary
- Register on the Sasol Bursaries platform by filling all the required information.
- You will receive an email to activate your account click on "Activate Account".
- You will then be directed to a screen to verify your email address and to create a password.
- After verifying your email and creating a password, you will be directed to the Login page. Fill in your email and password to log in.
- Click on "South African Bursary Application" in the top left corner.
- Click on the bursary you wish to apply for (Undergraduate or Postgraduate).
- Fill in all the required information - do not leave any fields blank.
- You will receive an email response on your application - once you receive the email, you may close the application.
Applications opened on the 1st August 2026 and will close on the 23rd August for the 2027 academic year.
HOW TO APPLY
More information on the requirements to qualify for the Sasol bursary are available on the Sasol website.
