HENSOLDT South Africa Bursary 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – HENSOLDT

Hensoldt is a multinational corporation with headquarters in Munich, Germany; whose main product areas include avionics; radar and optoelectronics. The company focuses on sensor technologies, to provide missions the defence, security and aerospace sectors with protection and surveillance.

In 2019, HENSOLDT South Africa Africa was launched, as the result of a merger between GEW Technology and HENSOLDT Optronics Pty, 2 South African entities. HENSOLDT South Africa is headquartered in Pretoria, with an additional office in Irene (in Gauteng, between Pretoria and Johannesburg).

HENSOLDT South Africa is one of the largest defence and security electronics companies in South Africa, and a pioneer of technology and innovation in defence and security electronics.
 

ABOUT THE HENSOLDT BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

HENSOLDT South Africa is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies in fields that are a priority to the company, especially in engineering and technical fields, including the following:

Undergraduate studies:

  • Electronic Engineering (BEng) (with an interest in embedded software/ firmware)
  • Computer Engineering (BEng) (with an interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning)
  • Computer Science (BSc)
  • Mechanical Engineering (BEng) (with an interest in fine mechanical design and optics)
  • Mechatronics Engineering (BEng) (with an interest in control systems)

Postgraduate studies:

  • Electronic Engineering (MEng) (with an interest in radar and signal processing)
  • Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (MEng) (with an interest in control systems)

There will be a total of 10 bursaries awarded – 8 for undergraduate studies and 2 for postgraduate studies.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE HENSOLDT BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, OBLIGATIONS & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, student accommodation and a monthly allowance.

After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work at HENSOLDT, for one year per year of funding received.

Undergraduate students will be required to partake in holiday work.

Postgraduate students will be required to perform project related work at HENSOLDT. The bursary include internships at HENSOLDT during and after studies.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 14 days of the application deadline – 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 HENSOLDT Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HENSOLDT 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 studying towards one of the undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications listed above
  • Electronic Engineering (BEng) students: you must be entering your 3rd or 4th year (final year) of study in 2024
  • Computer Engineering (BEng) students: you must be entering your 3rd or 4th year (final year) of study in 2024
  • Computer Science (BSc) students: you must be entering your 3rd year of study in 2024
  • Mechanical Engineering (BEng) students: you must be entering your 3rd year of study in 2024
  • Mechatronics Engineering (BEng) students: you must be entering your 3rd year of study in 2024
  • Electronic Engineering (MEng) students: you must be entering your Master’s level of study in 2024
  • Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (MEng) students: you must be entering your Master’s level of study in 2024
  • Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE HENSOLDT BURSARY

Students who meet the eligibility criteria, can apply by submitting clear copies of the following documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):

  • Full academic record
  • Proof of registration for 2024
  • Curriculum Vitae

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

Applications must be submitted via email to: recruitment@hensoldt.net
(Insert your preferred bursary in the email subject line – example “Electronic Engineering (BEng) Bursary”).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE HENSOLDT BURSARY

20 October 2023.
(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 HENSOLDT South Africa directly:
Email: recruitment@hensoldt.net
Contact page: https://www.hensoldt.co.za/contact/
 

Please do NOT contact HENSOLDT South Africa 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 2023.

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