Sappi Bursary South Africa 2027
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Summary
Sappi Limited (previously known as South African Pulp and Paper Industries Limited), was formed in 1936 as a local paper producer. Today, Sappi is a globally diversified pulp, paper and woodfibre company, which produces and sells paper products; dissolving wood pulp; timber products; forest products and chemical cellulose. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has global operations in over 20 countries, including the following countries: South African; Kenya; Australia; United Kingdom; United States of America; Germany; Austria; France; Spain; Netherlands; Italy; Switzerland; Belgium; Finland; Hungary; Poland; Russia; Turkey; Ukraine; Argentina; Colombia; Brazil; Mexico; Singapore; Hong Kong and China.
What’s covered
Funding details
The bursary may provide coverage of the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation and a living allowance. The total bursary value will be dependent on the students household income. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend a selection interview. Bursary recipients will have the opportunity to partake invacation workduring the July and December holidays each year, and successful completion will allow students to enter into the Sappi Engineer-in-Training programme. 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 Sappi Bursary.
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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 be 17 and 25 years oldYou must be currently in Matric OR have completed MatricYou must be studying OR intend on studying full time, towards one of the qualifications listed above, in 2027You must be studying OR intend on studying at a recognised and accredited university in South AfricaYou must have achieved the following results in Matric if you have completed Matric (or in Grade 11 if you are currently in Matric):A minimum result of 70% for Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy)A minimum result of 70% for Physical ScienceA minimum result of 60% for EnglishPreference will be given to students who reside in areas close to Sappi’s main business operations
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at:Sappi Bursary Application 2027 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Sappi 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 latest results and Grade 11 final results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Full tertiary academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)Curriculum Vitae
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