ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – 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 operates numerous power stations, including Koeberg nuclear power station and Kendal Power Station, 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 their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
University (BEng / BSc) studies:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
• Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Metallurgy Engineering

University of Technology (Diploma) studies:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
• Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Surveying Engineering

A total of 138 bursaries will be awarded – 79 for University studies and 59 for University of Technology studies.

MORE ABOUT THE ESKOM BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

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

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Eskom Bursary.
 

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 studies:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric in 2024
• You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for English, in Matric finals
• You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for Pure Mathematics, in Matric finals
• You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for Physical Science, in Matric finals
• You must intend on studying towards one of the qualifications listed above in 2025
• You must be registered for the first time to study at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa, in 2025
• You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding
• Preference may be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups (in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and its employment equity goals and targets)
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

University of Technology studies:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric in 2024
• You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for Pure Mathematics, in Matric finals
• You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for Physical Science, in Matric finals
• You must intend on studying towards one of the qualifications listed above in 2025
• You must registered for the first time to study at a recognised and accredited University of Technology in South Africa, in 2025
• You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding
• Preference may be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups (in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and its employment equity goals and targets)
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ESKOM BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at:
Eskom Bursary Application 2025 – University studies
(Reference number: 50691424NPR)

Eskom Bursary Application 2025 – University of Technology studies
(Reference number: 50738540NPR) 

After completing the online application, students must submit their supporting documents via email to: tryonqui@eskom.co.za
(Insert the words “Eskom Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).

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

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric latest results (certified copy)
• Proof of registration at a University/ University of Technology (on institutions letterhead)

CLOSING DATE FOR THE ESKOM BURSARY

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

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Eskom directly:
Tel: 086 003 7566
Email: recruitmentssf@eskom.co.za