Applications for the ABB Education Trust Bursary Programme 2027 are open, but the deadline is 14 November 2026 at 16:00. If you are a Black South African woman who has completed your first year at university, check the requirements now and prepare your documents. Read the details about the ABB Education Trust Bursary Programme 2027 before applying.
What Is the ABB Education Trust Bursary?
The ABB Education Trust offers bursary funding to help eligible South African women continue their university studies. The 2027 programme is for students moving into their second or a higher year of study.
Engineering qualifications are preferred, especially Electrical, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. The bursary is for study in South Africa at a recognised university.
- Organisation: ABB Education Trust
- Academic year: 2027
- Study level: Second year or higher
- Location: South Africa
- Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Engineering
- Minimum academic average: 60%
- Household income: Below R600,000 per year
- Closing date and time: 14 November 2026 at 16:00
- Application method: Online form followed by emailed supporting documents
- Application email: ZA-ZA-EducationTrust@abb.com
The number of bursaries and the exact funding amount have not been stated. The available information was last updated on 4 November 2026.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, you must meet the programme’s requirements. First-year university students and people who have not yet started university are not eligible.
- You must be a Black female South African citizen.
- You must have completed Matric and your first year of tertiary study.
- You must have achieved an overall academic average of at least 60%.
- You must be progressing into your second or a higher year of study in 2027.
- Your combined annual household income must be less than R600,000.
- You must be studying at a recognised South African university.
For this programme, the Black student eligibility category includes African, Coloured and Indian students, as defined in the applicable Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment legislation. Black female students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
No upper age limit is listed in the available eligibility information. If you are studying a qualification related to, but not listed among, the preferred engineering fields, check with the Trust or the official information source before applying.
Which Courses Are Preferred?
The programme gives preference to students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
These are preferred fields. The academic average, household income and other eligibility conditions are stated as requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee that you will receive funding.
What Does the Bursary Cover?
The exact 2027 bursary amount and full funding package have not been confirmed. The application asks for information about your university fees, accommodation or travel costs, but this does not mean that every expense will be covered.
Two exclusions are specified:
- Repeat courses are not funded.
- Outstanding tuition balances from previous academic years are not funded.
Do not assume the bursary will pay existing student debt. If you are unsure which costs may be considered, check the official opportunity information before relying on the funding.
Documents to Prepare
Gather your documents early so you have time to check that each file is clear and complete. The application documentation lists the following supporting records:
- Your South African ID document.
- Your full academic record from Grade 12 onwards.
- Proof of university registration for the relevant academic year.
- Your university fees statement.
- Proof of accommodation and related costs, or travel-cost estimates if you live at home.
- Evidence of your household’s financial circumstances, including your parents’ or guardians’ income.
Depending on your household circumstances, income evidence may include payslips or documents confirming unemployment, grant income or pension income. Supporting documents must be submitted in PDF format.
Check the final 2027 document checklist and any certification requirements before sending your application. Many applicants struggle with missing or unclear supporting records, so review each file before submission.
How to Apply
The application has two stages. You must complete both the online form and the supporting-document submission before the deadline.
- Go to the official university bursary information page. The opportunity is listed as CPUT ABB Education Trust Bursary Information.
- Find the ABB Education Trust section and choose the online application option. The application information is titled ABB Education Trust Bursary 2027 Application Information.
- Before entering your personal information, check that the form is accepting applications for the 2027 academic year.
- Complete and submit the online application form.
- Email your required supporting documents as PDF files to ZA-ZA-EducationTrust@abb.com.
- Check that the files are readable, complete and clearly identify you as the applicant.
The original opportunity information does not provide a web address for the CPUT application page. Use the official CPUT bursary information page to find the form, and avoid unofficial application channels.
Application Dates
Applications opened on 2 November 2026 at 08:00 and close on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 16:00. Submit both parts of your application before the closing time. Late applications may not be considered.
Before you apply, check these three important points:
- Your study year: You must have completed your first year and be moving into your second or a higher year in 2027.
- Your marks: You need at least a 60% overall average. The information does not say that you need 60% in every subject.
- Your household income: The combined annual income must be below R600,000. It cannot be equal to or above that amount.
Tips Before You Submit
- Use the current 2027 application form and check that it is open before entering your details.
- Compare your information with the eligibility rules, especially your study year, average and household income.
- Prepare the required documents in PDF format and make sure every page can be read.
- Check that your online form and email attachments are both sent before 16:00 on 14 November 2026.
- Keep a copy of your completed application and the documents you submit.
There is no application, registration or placement fee for a legitimate bursary application. Use official channels and do not pay anyone who promises guaranteed funding. The ABB Education Trust has not specified the number of bursaries, so meeting the criteria does not guarantee an award. Check the details carefully, prepare your documents and submit both application stages on time.