SEIFSA is accepting applications for its 2027 bursary, with submissions due by 30 November 2026. If you plan to study engineering full-time, review the SEIFSA Bursary Programme 2027 requirements and start preparing your documents early.
About the SEIFSA Bursary
The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) offers bursaries for undergraduate studies linked to South Africa’s steel, metals and engineering industries. The programme is open to students across South Africa.
- Academic year: 2027
- Study level: Undergraduate degree or diploma
- Fields: Engineering and related technical disciplines
- Age limit: 35 years or younger
- Funding: Tuition fees only, paid directly to the successful applicant’s institution
- Closing date: 30 November 2026
- Closing time: Not provided
- Application method: Complete the form and submit it by email
- Application email: bursaryapplications@seifsa.co.za
The bursary amount and number of awards have not been specified. The information in this article was last updated on 4 November 2026.
Courses Covered
SEIFSA supports full-time undergraduate degrees and diplomas in the following fields:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Other related engineering courses
You must study, or plan to study, at a recognised and accredited South African university or university of technology. The stated funding is for undergraduate study. Postgraduate qualifications and unrelated courses are not included.
Who Can Apply?
Before starting your application, check that you meet the listed requirements:
- You are a South African citizen.
- You are 35 years old or younger.
- You are currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- You meet the required academic standard in Mathematics and Physical Science.
- You are studying, or intend to study, full-time.
- You plan to take an approved undergraduate engineering degree or diploma.
- You have provisional acceptance or registration at a recognised South African university or university of technology.
A 70% academic threshold is reported for Matric Mathematics and Physical Science. The available information does not confirm whether this means a combined average or 70% in each subject. Check the official 2027 application form to confirm how the requirement is assessed.
Preference may be given to employees of SEIFSA member companies and their dependants. This is a preference, not a restriction. Other South African students who meet the requirements may also apply.
What Does the Bursary Provide?
The bursary covers tuition fees only, and payment is made directly to your institution. The exact amount has not been announced, so do not assume it will cover your full study costs.
It does not cover accommodation, meals, books and stationery, transport or other personal study expenses. You will need to make separate plans for these costs.
Many applicants worry about how they will manage expenses beyond tuition. Check what other support may be available to you, but do not rely on SEIFSA funding for costs that the programme does not cover.
Documents to Prepare
The application information lists these supporting documents:
- A certified copy of your South African ID.
- A passport-size photograph.
- Certified latest Matric results if you are currently in Matric.
- A certified Matric certificate if you have completed Grade 12.
- Proof of university registration or provisional acceptance.
- A certified latest academic transcript if you are already studying at university.
- A tuition-fee quotation from your institution.
- Proof of your parents’ or guardians’ household income.
- A motivational letter explaining why you should receive the bursary.
Income documents may include payslips, pension or grant records, or an affidavit if a household member is unemployed. The tuition-fee quotation is important because it shows the cost of your studies.
Check the final document list in the official 2027 form before sending your application. Make sure certified copies are clear and that the details on your documents match your form.
How to Apply
Applications must be made using the SEIFSA bursary application form and submitted by email. The original opportunity information names the official form as , a Word document, but does not provide its web address. Find and download the form through SEIFSA’s official channels.
- Download the official SEIFSA Bursary Application Form 2027.
- Complete all required personal, education and household information.
- Give accurate details about your intended course, institution and tuition costs.
- Gather and attach all supporting documents listed in the form.
- Use clear certified copies and check that your information is consistent.
- Email the completed form and documents to bursaryapplications@seifsa.co.za.
Use this email subject line: SEIFSA Bursary Application – Your Full Name. Replace “Your Full Name” with your own first name and surname.
Closing Date and Results
The application deadline is Monday, 30 November 2026. No closing time has been provided, so submit your application as early as you can.
Applicants are expected to receive an outcome by 31 January 2027. Successful applicants will receive an award letter and must confirm that they accept the funding. An application does not guarantee an award, as the number of bursaries has not been stated.
Tips Before You Send Your Application
- Confirm the Mathematics and Physical Science requirement using the official form, including whether the 70% threshold applies to each subject or a combined result.
- Remember that the bursary pays tuition fees only. Make separate plans for accommodation, meals, transport and study materials.
- Request your tuition-fee quotation from your institution in good time.
- Check that you have included the correct proof of household income.
- Review every section of the form and make sure all attachments are clear before emailing your application.
- Use the official application form and email address. Legitimate bursary applications do not require registration, application or placement fees.
Start by checking your eligibility and collecting the documents you need. Then complete the official form and email your full application by 30 November 2026. Careful preparation can help you avoid missing information, although funding is not guaranteed.