Rand Refinery: Bursaries 2026

Rand Refinery invites eligible South African students to apply for bursaries for the 2026 academic year. Full and partial bursaries are available for undergraduate studies in engineering and related fields.

Fields of Study and Bursary Types

Full Bursaries:

• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Robotics and Advanced Control

Partial Bursaries:

• Accounting – CA Stream
• Biotechnology
• Environmental
• Human Resources
• Information Technology

Bursary Coverage:

• Full tuition fees
• Compulsory prescribed books
• Stationery and laptop
• Monthly stipend
• Accommodation

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be between 18 and 25 years old
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be in your first, second or third year of study
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa (University or University of Technology)
• Full bursary: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
• Partial bursary: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%