SABS' External Bursary Scheme

Re-Advertised Date: 5 December 2023

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) External Bursary Scheme for fulltime undergraduate studies in 2024

Closing Date:  14 December 2023 (late applications will not be accepted)

The SABS is offering bursary funding towards tertiary, undergraduate qualifications in the following fields or study for 1st year students:

• Science
• Engineering
• Information Technology/Computer Science
• Commerce

Bursary requirements

For students to be considered for the bursary, they must meet the following requirements.

• Bursaries are awarded for full time studies at a recognised and accredited South African Institute of Higher Learning.
• Provisional acceptance into an undergraduate qualification
• Having achieved an average pass of 65% in the June 2023 or previous years Grade 12/Matric examinations, with the final awarding of the bursary subject to the final results
• Being younger than 25 years
• Being in financial need (unable to afford to attend university without a bursary)

Bursary agreement

• Potential external bursars will be required to avail themselves for interviews.
• Successful applicants for bursaries will be expected to sign an agreement with SABS.

Please complete the online application form and ensure it is submitted with all the relevant supporting documents - Bursaries20232024@sabs.co.za

Applications without the relevant supporting documents will be disqualified.

Please note:

• The Bursary will cover the registration, tuition and book fees of the successful candidates to a maximum of R80 000 per year.
• The SABS shall apply affirmative action principles in awarding the external bursaries.
• Preference will be given to students with disabilities.

Should you not receive feedback within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Communication will be with shortlisted applicants only.

Thank you for your applications.