Eskom Bursary South Africa 2026

Eskom was established in the year 1923 by the South African government, as the countries Electricity Supply Commission (ESCOM). The South African electricity public utility is now known as Eskom and is the biggest electricity producer in Africa, as well as being in the top 7 global utilities according to generation capacity. Eskom is responsible for the generation of around 95% of South Africa’s electricity, as well as 45% of Africa’s electricity usage. The company operates operates numerous power stations, including Koeberg nuclear power station and Kendal Power Station, is currently chaired by Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl and is divided into 3 divisions, namely Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

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):University studies: You must be a South African citizenYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for English, in MatricYou must have achieved a minimum of Level 5 for Pure Mathematics, in MatricYou must have achieved a minimum of Level 5 for Physical Science, in MatricYou must intend on studying towards one of the Engineering degree qualifications listed above, in 2026You must have received conditional acceptance to study at a recognised and accredited public University in South AfricaYou must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary fundingPreference may be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups (in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and its employment equity goals and targets)Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply University of Technology studies: You must be a South African citizenYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for English, in MatricYou must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for Pure Mathematics, in MatricYou must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for Physical Science, in MatricYou must intend on studying towards one of the Engineering diploma qualifications listed above, in 2026You must have received conditional acceptance to study at a recognised and accredited public University of Technology in South AfricaYou must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary fundingPreference may be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups (in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and its employment equity goals and targets)Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

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Applications must be submitted online at:Eskom Bursary Application 2026 – University studies(Reference number: 50907883NP) Eskom Bursary Application 2026 – University of Technology studies(Reference number: 50907752NP) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Eskom 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)Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in MatricMatric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Proof of conditional acceptance at a University/ University of Technology (on institutions letterhead)