Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – VWGA

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA), formed in 1946, produces components for the entire Volkswagen Group at its Uitenhage plant, as well as producing the popular VW Polo and Cross Polo. VWGA is owned by the subsidiary company Volkswagen Aktiengessellschaft (VWAG) in Germany, who is also South Africa’s biggest German investment.

The company has become the Eastern Cape’s biggest private employer and has thus built enduring relationships communities across South Africa.

VWGA has launched numerous projects with their “Volkswagen for Good” initiative, including: Literacy for Kwa-Nobuhle which helps to ensure that the children of Uitenhage learn to read fluently by the age of 10; the Show of Hands volunteer programme whereby VWGA employees and their families volunteer for various causes; The Children of VW Bursary which allows children of VW employees who have good grades, to attend top schools in the area as well as attend extra Mathematics and Science lessons; Young Entrepreneurs Programme which helps shape the mind of kids aged 7 to 15, by teaching them about entrepreneurship.
 

ABOUT THE VWGA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies within these fields:

  • Computer Science
  • Data Sciences
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Software Development

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 VWGA Bursary.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE VWGA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, OTHER BENEFITS, SELECTION & OBLIGATION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, books, stationery, accommodation, meals, as well as a laptop for study purposes.

Bursary recipients will also have the opportunity to partake in vacation work, receive mentoring and development, as well additional study support.

Candidates will undergo the following before final selection is made: screening, shortlisting, an interview and psychometric assessments. Candidates will be required to sign an agreement provided by VWGA.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 31 October 2024 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

After graduation, students will be obligated to work-back for every year of funding provided by VWGA.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VWGA 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 currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must achieve a bachelor’s pass with a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric
  • You must be registering or registered to study full-time, towards an Undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above (the bursary does NOT cover Masters or Doctoral studies)
  • You must be registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level, if currently studying
  • Preference will be given to students from Designated Groups, in line with VWGA’s Transformation objectives and Employment Equity Plan

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE VWGA BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: VWGA Bursary Application 2025

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the VWGA Bursary.
 

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Students currently in Matric: Grade 12 Term 2 Report AND Grade 11 Final year Report (with official school stamp and certified)
  • Students currently in Matric: 2025 acceptance or provisional acceptance letter from an accredited institution
  • Students currently studying: Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Students currently studying: Full Tertiary Academic Records and latest/June 2024 Official Academic Transcripts (certified copy)
  • Students currently studying: 2024 Proof of Registration (certified copy)
  • Students currently studying: 2024 Official University Fee Statements and lease agreement if living in off-campus accommodation
  • Students taking a gap year: Matric certificate AND latest official academic transcript/s if applicable (certified copy)
  • Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (listing your work experience and background)
  • Motivational letter stating why you should be selected to receive the bursary award (1 to 2 pages) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • If funded by another bursary/ NSFAS: bursary agreement/ letter/ offer
  • If disabled: Dept. of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Diagnosis Letter by Doctor
  • Parents or guardian’s ID documents or death certificate if deceased (certified copy)
  • Students under 18 years old: a signed consent form completed by parent or legal guardian AND a certified copy of their ID document

Note: certified documents must be less than 3 months old. If you have multiple documents for 1 submission, they must be combined into a single file.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE VWGA BURSARY

30 September 2024 (at 12:00).
(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 ExcelAtUni (the administrators for this bursary) directly:
Email: hello@excelatuni.com
Tel: 079 013 5203
Contact page: https://excelatuni.com/contact-us/
Or use the chat support function on the application page.
 

Please do NOT contact ExcelAtUni or VW 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 September 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.