Does Eskom have bursaries?

Are you looking for the Eskom Bursary? Eskom, Africa’s largest producer of electricity, is offering different types of bursaries to South African candidates. The Eskom Bursary program assists in educating/training applicants.

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Who qualifies for Eskom bursary?

For the academic session 2022, Eskom will award bursaries in the field of electrical engineering. It’s open to both University and University of Technology students. There are 50 bursaries for University students who are pursuing either a BEng or BSc degree in Electrical Engineering.

What are the requirements to get a bursary?

Candidates must hold a valid Grade 12 certification. Applicants must have a 60% grade for English and 50% for all other subjects. Depending on the field, some may require a 60% or higher for Science or Mathematics. Applicants must be registered with an Institute of Higher Learning.

What Sasol bursary covers?

For Postgraduate University bursary: monthly stipend will cover registration fees, tuition fees, research costs, and all other expenses associated with studying. Bursary recipients will also receive access to Sasol technical mentors for support during their studies.

Which courses are no longer funded by NSFAS?

Students who wish to pursue any of these courses, unfortunately, will not be able to receive funding from NSFAS….NSFAS does not cover the following:

Short courses.
Courses offered at a private college or private higher education institution.
Part-time studies.
Postgraduate studies.
Second degrees.

Which courses are not funded by NSFAS in 2022?

But for first-time entrants (FTEN), NSFAS will not be providing funding for:

Any qualification that has the word National in its title.
BTECH qualifications.
Legacy two-year diplomas.
Legacy NQF Level 8 qualifications.
B Ed qualifications.
B Cur qualifications.
Bridging programmes.

Can NSFAS fund me if I failed?

Yes, NSFAS will continue to fund you if you fail one module as long as you meet the academic performance of passing 50% of your modules. Moreover, failing one module is not enough for you to not get a 50% pass of your modules.

When should you start applying for bursaries?

Apply early Don’t wait until you reach your matric year to look for financial aid opportunities. By the time you enter Grade 10 you should have started to think seriously about potential careers. Research which higher education institutions offer study programmes that correspond with your career choice.

How many bursaries are there for electrical engineering at Eskom?

Can I reapply for the Eskom bursary with reference number 50761714utb?

Note: candidates who previously applied for the Eskom bursary with the reference number “50738556UNIV”, or “50761714UTB”, closing on 19 November 2021, should not reapply for this bursary – they should only submit their final Matic results before the closing date to: [email protected] 28 January 2022.

What is Eskom known for?

The latter is the largest coal-powered electricity generation plant in Africa and the 22nd largest in the world. Eskom is also a publicly-traded company and listed in JSE as BIESKM. Eskom is offering bursaries to a certain number of students every year in the field of engineering.

What are the divisions of Eskom?

The company operates operates numerous power stations, including Koeberg nuclear power station and Kendal Power Station, is currently chaired by Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl and is divided into 3 divisions, namely Generation, Transmission and Distribution. Eskom is inviting students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2022 academic year.