Eskom Bursaries South Africa 2023 – 2024 - Admissions For Universities And Colleges In Botswana

Eskom Bursaries South Africa 2023 – 2024

ABOUT THE COMPANY – ESKOM

Eskom was established in the year 1923 by the South African government, as the countries Electricity Supply Commission (ESCOM). The South African electricity public utility is now known as Eskom and is the biggest electricity producer in Africa, as well as being in the top 7 global utilities according to generation capacity.

Eskom is responsible for the generation of around 95% of South Africa’s electricity, as well as 45% of Africa’s electricity usage. The company operates numerous power stations, including Koeberg nuclear power station and Kendal Power Station, which is currently chaired by Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl and is divided into 3 divisions, namely Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

ABOUT THE ESKOM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Eskom is inviting students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2022 academic year. Students who are pursuing studies towards an Electrical Engineering qualification are welcome to apply.

Bursaries will be awarded for the following specific qualifications:

University students: 50 bursaries will be awarded for studies towards an Electrical Engineering (Light Current or Heavy Current) (BEng / BSc) qualification
University of Technology students: 35 bursaries will be awarded for studies towards an Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current or Light Current) (National Diploma) qualification

MORE ABOUT THE ESKOM BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

The Eskom bursary was formed as a means of broadening the skill pool in the country and empowering young students to reach their career aspirations.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback within 28 days after the bursary closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

MORE ABOUT THE ESKOM BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

The Eskom bursary was formed as a means of broadening the skill pool in the country and empowering young students to reach their career aspirations.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback within 28 days after the bursary closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESKOM BURSARY

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 students:

You must be a South African citizen
You must have completed Matric in 2021
You must NOT be currently studying at a tertiary institution
You must have received a conditional admission offer to study towards a BEng or BSc degree in Electrical Engineering, in 2022
You must have received a conditional admission offer to study at a recognised University in South Africa
You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 for English in Matric final results
You must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for Pure Mathematics in Matric final results
You must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for Pure Physical Science in Matric final results
You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary award
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Preference may be given to applicants from underrepresented designated groups (in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and its employment equity goals and targets)

University of Technology students:

You must be a South African citizen
You must have completed Matric in 2021
You must NOT be currently studying at a tertiary institution
You must have received a conditional admission offer to study towards a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, in 2022
You must have received a conditional admission offer to study at a recognised University of Technology in South Africa
You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 for English in Matric final results
You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 for Pure Mathematics in Matric final results
You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 for Pure Physical Science in Matric final results
You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary award
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Preference may be given to applicants from underrepresented designated groups (in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and its employment equity goals and targets)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ESKOM BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online via the Eskom Vacancies website:
Eskom Bursary Application 2022: University Students
(Reference number: 5001090446NM)

Eskom Bursary Application 2022: University of Technology Students
(Reference number: 5001090453NM)

Applicants will be required to Register an account before they can Login and proceed with their application.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

ID document (certified copy)
Matric certificate (certified copy)
University or University of Technology proof of conditional acceptance (on institutions letterhead)

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: bursaryqueries@eskom.co.za

CLOSING DATE FOR THE ESKOM BURSARY

28 January 2022.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)