BASF South Africa Trust Bursary 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – BASF

German chemical company, BASF SE, was founded in 1865 and is currently the biggest chemical producer in the world. The BASF Group is located in 80 countries across the world, including throughout Europe, North and South America, Australia, Asia and Africa. The Group has been active in Africa for 90 years and has over 1000 employees on the African continent.

The companies key industries include agriculture, health care, construction, automotive, textiles and plastics sectors.
 

ABOUT THE BASF BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The BASF South Africa Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to Black (African, Coloured and Indian) female students, for studies within the following fields:

  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Sciences

The aim of the bursary is to support the advancement of women in science, within the country therefore Black females with strong academic records and financially disadvantaged backgrounds, are encouraged to apply.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE BASF BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The full cost bursary will provide full cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation and a monthly stipend.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after certified copies of 2024 academic records are submitted (due 10 January 2025, via email to: basf_za_trust@outlook.com).

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 BASF Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASF 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):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be female
  • You must be Black (African, Coloured and Indian: in terms of the BBBEE codes)
  • You must be studying towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
  • You must have completed your 1st year of study and be entering your 2nd or higher year of study in 2025
  • You must be in financial need and meet the NFSAS funding criteria
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must NOT have a criminal record in any country
  • You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary, scholarship, grant or other funding (except for NSFAS funding)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BASF BURSARY

Students who meet the eligibility requirements may apply via email to: basf_za_trust@outlook.com
(Insert the words “BASF Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.
 

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate/ results (certified copy)
  • Full academic record, including most recent results (certified copy)
  • Parent or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, audited financial statements if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant or pension if applicable) (certified copies)
  • Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)
  • Essay on the following topic: “The current and future state of my field of study, how I will contribute when I graduate, and why I should receive financial support to study in this field.” (12pt font, 1.5 line spacing in Microsoft Word or PDF, 2 pages)

Note: documents must be submitted in PDF format.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE BASF BURSARY

10 January 2025.
(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 BASF South Africa Trust directly:
Tel: 011 203 2400
Email: basf_za_trust@basf.com
 

Please do NOT contact BASF if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in October 2024.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.