Upstream Training Trust (UTT) Bursary South Africa 2026

The Upstream Training Trust (UTT) was founded in 1997 by the Petroleum Agency SA, as well as companies taking part in the on-shore and off-shore search for oil and gas in South Africa. The UTT, administered by the Petroleum Agency SA, is a non-profit organisation which aims to promote and provide specialist human skills within the petroleum industry and in the search for oil and gas. The trust is committed to investing in human capital development, specifically focused on those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

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 currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the STEM-related qualifications listed above, in 2026You must be registered or conditionally accepted at an institution of higher learning in South AfricaYou must achieve a minimum overall pass mark of 60%You must achieve a minimum overall pass of 65% in Mathematics, Science, and EnglishYou must pass all your subjects, if currently studyingYou must NOT be in receipt of another bursary or financial assistancePreference given to students from previously disadvantaged areas, female students, students with a passion and interest in upstream oil and gas industry, as well as students with plans to go into the upstream oil and gas industry

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Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:– Online at:Upstream Training Trust (UTT) Bursary Application 2026 – Download and complete theUpstream Training Trust (UTT) Bursary Application Form(.pdf)Hardcopy applications forms must be mailed, along with the supporting documents to: Upstream Training Trust, PO Box 5111, Tygervalley, 7536 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the UTT bursary. Students must read and agree to theUTT Bursary Funding Guidelines(.pdf) and theUTT Bursary Rules & Regulations(.pdf), before applying. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your 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 Matric (certified copy)Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)Proof of application at an institution (if not accepted yet)Proof of acceptance at an institution (if available)Quotation for tuition fees, accommodation etc (if applicable)Motivational letter explaining why you deserve to be awarded the bursary(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)Proof of parents ID documents (certified copies)Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if employed/ proof of SASSA grants if applicable/ proof of UIF if applicable/ proof of other benefits including life/ disability/ retirement etc)