SEIFSA Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SEIFSA

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) was founded under the national umbrella organisation, the South African Federation of Engineering and Metallurgical Associations (SAFEMA), in 1941 in Bloemfontein and in 1942 in Cape Town. SEIFSA is a national employer Federation which represents the engineering and metal industry. The company has, for the past 70 years, provided employer Associations with support and campaigned for policies to improve the business environment for their members.

SEIFSA’s main mission is to be the utmost respected advocate within the engineering and metal industry in Southern Africa, so that they may develop innovative businesses prospected for growth and working alongside stakeholders for the best interests of the country.
 

ABOUT THE SEIFSA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

SEIFSA is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within the Steel and Engineering industry, specifically the following fields:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • or other related Engineering courses

SEIFSA awards bursaries each year to help promote the human skill development within the sector.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE SEIFSA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees only, which will be paid directly to the institution. All other study related expenses (including books, stationery, accommodation, meals etc) will be for the students own account.

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 SEIFSA Bursary.

Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by no later than 31 January 2025. Successful candidates will receive an award letter for confirmation of their acceptance of the award.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SEIFSA 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 NOT be older than 35 years
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must have achieved good results for Mathematics and Science in Matric
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be studying or have been provisionally accepted/ registered to study at a recognised and accredited University or the University of Technology in South Africa
  • Preference will be given to employees of SEIFSA member companies and their dependents

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SEIFSA BURSARY

Download and complete the SEIFSA Bursary Application Form 2025 (.docx)

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

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Passport size photo
  • Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Proof of registration/ acceptance at a University or University of Technology (on institutions letterhead)
  • Latest academic results transcript, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Quotation of tuition fees from the institution (on institutions letterhead)
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable)
  • Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

 

Applications must be submitted via email to: bursaryapplications@seifsa.co.za
(Insert the words “SEIFSA Bursary Application – Your full name” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SEIFSA BURSARY

30 November 2024.
(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 SEIFSA directly:
Contact person: Mabandla Nhlapo (Bursary Project Administrator)
Tel: 011 298 9425
Email: bursaryapplications@seifsa.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact SEIFSA 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 November 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.