Sappi Bursaries and Scholarships for African Students is now accepting applications from extremely bright African students enrolled in academic programs at recognized universities.
Each year, Sappi provides a handful of bursaries based on our annual skills audit and company needs. Our bursary scheme is designed to help talented and inventive young South Africans.
Sappi Bursaries and Scholarships​ for Young African Students
It is a talent-based approach where applicants who meet the minimum criteria are invited to a selection interview. At Sappi, we want to encourage the brightest young talent to join our ever-evolving industry. The bursary period is open from 01 April to 30 September and the recruitment cycle takes place between October and November every year.
Sappi awards a number of bursaries each year based on our annual skills audit and business needs. Our bursary scheme is intended to cater for talented and innovative young South African citizens.
Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s):Â Sappi, South Africa
Host Institution(s):ÂRecognized Universities in South Africa
Scholarship Worth: Funded
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Undergraduates & Postgraduates
Nationality: South Africans
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Sappi Bursaries and Scholarships​ for African Students, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- South African citizenship
- An average of 70% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy), 70–80% in Physical Science and 60% in English and
- Qualifying points for entrance at the university or acceptance confirmation
- Current university results will be considered for undergraduate students. Note that preference will be given to learners with an average of 75% and above in Mathematics and Physical Science.
School leavers or university students between 18 – 25 years old who are studying or intending to study full time at any South African accredited university in one of the following fields:
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Mechatronics
- Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Forestry and Wood Science
- National Diploma – Pulp and Paper
- National Diploma in ForestryÂ
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How to Apply for Sappi Bursaries and Scholarships
Interested applicants for the Sappi Bursaries and Scholarships are to complete an online application. All applications must be completed online, please click here to apply.
Application Deadline: September 30th