Schauenburg Education Trust is accepting applications for its 2027 bursary programme. This opportunity is aimed at students who will be in second, third or fourth year in selected Electrical Engineering and BCom study fields at specified Gauteng universities in 2027.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Schauenburg Education Trust
Opportunity type: Bursary programme
Study level: Second, third and fourth year students for 2027
Fields of study: Electrical Engineering, Business Management and Business Administration
Eligible universities: University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg, North-West University (Vanderbijlpark) and University of the Witwatersrand
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Last verified: 15 June 2026
About the sponsor
Schauenburg Education Trust supports students in scarce-skills and business-related study fields linked to South Africa’s technical and commercial skills pipeline. The bursary is connected to Schauenburg’s broader commitment to education, skills development and workplace exposure.
Fields covered
- Electrical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
- Business Management (BCom)
- Business Administration (BCom)
What the bursary may cover
- Tuition, registration and examination fees as determined by the Trust
- Accommodation support
- Books or course-material support
- Living allowance, where applicable under the bursary award
Eligibility requirements
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must be studying toward one of the listed qualifications.
- Applicants must be entering second, third or fourth year in 2027.
- Applicants must be studying at one of the specified Gauteng universities.
- Applicants should be prepared for possible interviews, assessments and vacation-work or job-shadowing requirements.
Documents to prepare
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Matric certificate
- Full tertiary academic record
- Motivation or cover letter
- Proof of household income, if requested
- Any additional documents requested by the online application platform
Closing date
Applications must be submitted before 31 July 2026. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
How this opportunity was verified
This post was checked against the official source page/listing for the opportunity, including the current application cycle, study focus and closing date where published.
How to apply
Apply through the Schauenburg Education Trust online application route or use the contact/application instructions on the official bursary page. Prepare all supporting documents before starting the application.