Mercedes-Benz Bursary South Africa 2026

Mercedes-Benz, founded by Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler in 1926 as “Daimler-Benz”, is a division of Daimler AG, a German company. The global automobile manufacturing company is well-known for its luxurious vehicles, coaches, buses and lorries. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, the companies history actually dates back to 1886 when Karl Benz’s “Benz Patent-Motorwagen” was considered the first gasoline-powered automobile.

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 (foreign nationals may apply if they qualify for a work visa/permits as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002)You must have completed MatricYou must be entering your 1st or 2nd year of full-time studies, towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed aboveYou must be enrolled to study at a recognised and accredited University in South AfricaYou must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%, in your final Matric resultsYou must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent semester results, if currently studyingYou must NOT be an employees of Mercedes-Benz South Africa Group of CompaniesStudents with disabilities are encouraged to apply

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Applications must be submitted online at:Mercedes-Benz Bursary Application 2026(Reference number: MER0003XG4) Follow these steps to apply:1. Click the blue “Apply” button2. Read and agree to the Recruiting Privacy Statement, by clicking the blue “continue” button3. If you have not registered on the Mercedes-Benz platform before, click the blue “new user” button4. Create your account by filling in your selected user name, password and email address5. You will now be directed to the bursary application page to complete your application and attach your documentsEnter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Mercedes-Benz 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)Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Most recent academic results, if currently studying (certified copy)Curriculum Vitae