University funding can change the direction of your future right now, and the Schauenburg Education Trust Bursaries 2027 are open for students who need help to finish scarce‑skills degrees.
What is the Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary?
The Trust offers financial support to South African students studying scarce‑skill programmes. For 2027 the focus is on:
- Electrical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
- Electronic Engineering (where it falls under the Trust’s focus)
- Business Management (BCom)
- Business Administration (BCom)
The aim is to create more skilled graduates for the country’s future workforce.
Who can apply?
To be eligible you must:
- Be a South African citizen with a valid ID
- Study full‑time at one of the approved Gauteng universities
- Be in your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year and need funding for the next year
- Be enrolled in one of the approved degrees listed above
- Pass all registered courses and show good academic progress
- Be willing to attend interviews and complete any required psychometric tests
Preference will be given to Black applicants, especially Black women, Black students under 35, and Black students with disabilities.
Which universities are accepted?
- University of Pretoria
- University of Johannesburg
- North‑West University – Vanderbijlpark campus
- University of the Witwatersrand
Students at universities of technology or colleges are not eligible.
What does the bursary cover?
- Registered tuition fees
- Registration and exam fees
- Accommodation support (average single‑room hostel rate)
- Textbooks and other course material
- Living allowance
The Trust decides the payment method and will provide full details to successful applicants.
What extra commitment is required?
If you receive the bursary you must spend at least three weeks of your mid‑year university holidays in a vacation‑work or job‑shadowing placement at Schauenburg Systems. This gives you real‑world experience in your field.
How to apply – step by step
- Gather the required documents:
- Copy of your South African ID
- Matric certificate
- Full academic transcript
- Motivational letter (max 800 words)
- Cover letter, if requested
- Proof of financial need (if applicable)
- Write a clear motivational letter that explains:
- Why you deserve the bursary
- Your degree, year of study and academic results
- Career goals and how the field matters to you
- Any financial need
- Leadership or community involvement
- Complete the online application form on the official online application portal. Upload all documents and fill in personal, academic and financial details.
- Submit the form before the closing date.
- If you are shortlisted, attend the interview and any psychometric testing.
- If successful, sign the bursary contract and prepare for the vacation‑work placement.
Tips to improve your chances
- Do not write a generic letter. Mention your exact degree, university, current year, grades and career goal.
- Show how the bursary will help you finish your qualification.
- Proofread all documents – errors can look careless.
- Submit your application early; waiting until the last week can cause technical issues.
- Prepare for the interview by reviewing your academic record and thinking about how you can add value during the vacation work.
Next steps
Applications open on 1 June 2026 and close on 31 July 2026. If you do not hear back within four weeks of submission, assume you were not shortlisted.
For any questions or to request a paper form, email one of the contacts below:
Take the first step today. With the right paperwork and a sincere motivation letter, you can secure the support you need to finish your degree and start a professional career.