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Sasol Limited was founded in Sasolburg, South Africa in the year 1950 and is the very first oil-from-coal company. It is an integrated chemical and energy firm, with over 30 000 employees across 33 countries.

Sasol is known for their development and commercialisation of technologies, as well as building and operating global-scale facilities in order to create electricity, chemicals, and fuel.

SASOL BURSARY PROGRAMME

Sasol bursaries will be awarded within the following fields of study:

University Undergraduate Studies:

Engineering:

• Chemical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
• Civil Engineering (BEng or BSc)
• Computer Engineering (BEng or BSc)
• Electronic Engineering (BEng or BSc)
• Electrical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
• Industrial Engineering (BEng or BSc)
• Mechanical Engineering (BEng or BSc)
• Mining Engineering (BEng or BSc)

Science:

• Chemistry (BSc)
• Geology (BSc)
• Metallurgy (BSc)

University Of Technology Studies:

Engineering:

• Process Instrumentation (Diploma/ Degree)
• Electrical Engineering (Diploma/ Degree)
• Mine Surveying (Diploma/ Degree)
• Mechanical Engineering (Diploma/ Degree)

Postgraduate University Studies:

• Chemistry (Master/ PhD)
• Chemical Engineering (Master/ PhD)

BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE

The bursary will provide full cover for the following expenses:

Undergraduate University and University of Technology Students: Registration fees, tuition fees, exam fees, accommodation in residence or an equivalent allowance, meals, and an allowance for books and pocket money to a maximum of R12 000 per year.

University of Technology students will also have the opportunity to to complete their academic requirements (S1 – S4) at a University of Technology, as well as practical training aspects (P1 and P2) – at Sasol.

Postgraduate Students: All academic costs necessary for graduation, a monthly stipend for 12 months to assist with payment of registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation and all other study expenses.

BURSARY PROGRAMME – SERVICE CONTRACT

Once undergraduate students have completed their qualifications, they will be required to work for Sasol for the equal duration of bursary funding received.

Postgraduate students will be able to join the Sasol Graduate Development programme or the Scientists in Training development programme when they have graduated.

BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

Undergraduate University and the University of Technology Students: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be invited to attend an interview (correspondence will be written and telephonic). Interviews will take place during the June-July public school holidays, which will include psychometric tests and a structured panel interview.

Postgraduate Students: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be invited to attend an interview (correspondence will be written and telephonic). Interviews will take place during the July public school holidays, which will include presentations on the applicant’s research proposal and a structured panel interview.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

University Undergraduate Studies:

• South African citizen
• Completed Matric or currently in Matric
• Studying or intend on studying full-time towards a Bachelors Degree (BSc or BEng) within one of the aforementioned fields of study
• Studying or intend at an accredited public University in South Africa (NOT a private University)
• If currently in Matric or 1st year of study in 2020: must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Mathematics, 70% for Physical Science, 60% for English 60% AND passed all other subjects
• If currently studying and have passed 1st year: must have achieved a minimum result of 50% for all subjects registered in 2019
• Science students: must intend on studying towards an Honours degree

University Of Technology Studies:

• South African citizen
• Completed or currently in Matric
• Achieved a minimum of Level 5 (60%) for Mathematics, Science and English in Matric
• Intend on studying towards a Diploma or Degree within one of the aforementioned fields of study
• Intend on studying at an accredited University of Technology in South Africa
• Will be starting S1 level of study (if you have already completed S1, you cannot apply)

Postgraduate University Studies:

• South African citizen
• Completed Matric
• Completed an Undergraduate qualification
• Studying or intend on studying full-time towards a Masters or PhD Degree within one of the aforementioned fields of study
• Studying or intend at an accredited University in South Africa
• Good academic record
• Clear criminal record

IMPORTANT! Currently, the SASOL Bursary Programme Application Form 2021 is not yet out online, DISREGARD any form of advert you come across. This page will be updated immediately after the form is out.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be done online by following these instructions:

1) Register an account here: https://sasolbursaries.com/register

2) You will then receive verification to your email address to confirm your account

3) Login here: https://sasolbursaries.com/login

4) Fill in all the fields of the application form honestly

5) Attach the list of documents as listed below

(For further details on how to apply, visit: https://sasolbursaries.com/how-do-i-apply)

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation on your online application profile (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric latest results AND Grade 11 final results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full tertiary record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance to study at a University/ University of Technology
• Postgraduate students: research project proposal and summary of proposed project

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