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Sasol Mining Women in Fenceline Communities Bursary 2027: Requirements and Closing Date
Sasol Mining has opened applications for its 2027 Women in Fenceline Communities Bursaries programme, an all-inclusive undergraduate bursary aimed at academically talented young women living near the Sasol Mining Secunda Complex. The programme forms part of Sasol Mining’s broader push to grow representation of women in engineering, mining and related technical fields, sectors where women remain significantly underrepresented in South Africa.
If you are a young woman living around Secunda with strong maths and science results, this is a fully funded route into a technical degree worth looking into closely.
Who This Bursary Is For
This is a geographically and gender-targeted programme. To be eligible, you must be:
- Female
- Not older than 25 years of age at the time of application
- A Grade 12 learner, or a first-, second- or third-year student enrolled at an approved South African university
- Residing within approximately 50 kilometres of Secunda and its surrounding communities
If you do not live within this radius or do not meet the age and gender criteria, this specific bursary intake will not apply to you, regardless of academic performance.
Academic Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum marks:
- At least 70% in Mathematics
- At least 70% in Physical Science
- At least 60% in English
These thresholds are on the higher side compared to many general bursary programmes, reflecting the technical demands of the engineering and geoscience degrees this bursary funds.
What Degrees Are Funded
Successful applicants receive support to study towards:
- B Engineering or BSc Engineering in Electrical Engineering
- B Engineering or BSc Engineering in Electronic Engineering
- B Engineering or BSc Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- B Engineering or BSc Engineering in Mining Engineering
- Geology
- Mine Surveying
The bursary is described as all-inclusive, meaning it is structured to cover the full cost of undergraduate study rather than a partial contribution.
Key Dates
- Applications open: 24 August 2026
- Applications close: 13 September 2026, at midnight
- Intake year: 2027
This is a relatively short application window, just under three weeks, so eligible applicants should not wait until the final days to apply.
Why Sasol Mining Is Running This Programme
Viren Deonarain, Head of Geology at Sasol Mining, framed the initiative as part of a long-term investment in both social impact and skills development, saying the programme is designed to empower young people, particularly women from neighbouring communities, to pursue careers that are critical to South Africa’s future and to the continued development of the mining and energy sectors.
The bursary also feeds into Sasol’s wider goal of building a diverse talent pipeline while addressing ongoing skills shortages in engineering and mining-related disciplines.
How to Apply
Full details on funded disciplines, eligibility requirements and the application process are available at www.sasolbursaries.com. Applications must be submitted before midnight on 13 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Sasol Mining Women in Fenceline Communities Bursary? Female Grade 12 learners or first-, second- or third-year university students, aged 25 or younger, residing within approximately 50 kilometres of Secunda.
What marks do I need? At least 70% in Mathematics and Physical Science, and at least 60% in English.
What degrees does the bursary fund? Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical and Mining Engineering, as well as Geology and Mine Surveying.
When does the bursary close? Applications close at midnight on 13 September 2026, for the 2027 intake.
Is this bursary open to male applicants? No. It is specifically targeted at female learners and students from communities surrounding the Secunda Complex.
Where do I apply? Through the official Sasol Bursaries website at www.sasolbursaries.com.
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