AECOM Bursary South Africa 2026
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At a glance
Summary
AECOM (previously known as AECOM Technology Corporation until January 2015) are a company of engineers, architects, planners, designers, construction and management professionals. The company pride themselves on being a worldwide network of experts, who work with colleagues; clients and communities to create and implement groundbreaking solutions to complex global challenges. The firm was founded in 1990, has just under 100 000 employees and has headquarters based in Los Angeles, California, USA. The company was impressively listed on the 2016 Fortune 500 list, at number 156. The company was also named by Fortune as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” in the years 2015; 2016 and 2017.
What’s covered
Funding details
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed books and accommodation, up to a maximum value of R100 000 per annum. Students will also receive a laptop, up to the value of R8 000. Bursaries are awarded for 1 year at a time and are renewed annually based on academic performance – students must maintain a minimum average of 65%. Once students have graduated, they will be required to work at AECOM – students must completed 1 year of full-time employment for each year of funding received.
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Eligibility criteria
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 citizenYou must have completed MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the aforementioned fields of studyYou must be studying or registered to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must have achieved a minimum result of 75% in MatricYou must have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% for Mathematics and Science in MatricYou must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level, if currently studyingYou must be highly motivatedYou must intend on pursuing a career within the built environment sectorNo working experience is required
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How to apply
Students may apply by following these steps:Step 1:Complete the onlineAECOM Bursary Application 2026 Step 2:Download and complete theAECOM Bursary Application Form 2026(.docx)Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the AECOM bursary. Step 3:Get a clear certified copy of the following documents: ID document and latest examination results. Step 4:Submit your documents and completed application form, in either of the following ways:– Email:africalearn@aecom.com(Insert the words “AECOM Bursary 2026” in the email subject line). – Post:The Bursary OfficerAECOMPO Box 3173Pretoria0001
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