Apart from merely growing its own workforce and meeting its business objectives, Eskom’s goal is to educate the people of South Africa, resulting in national benefits, such as empowerment, productivity, and an overall improved lifestyle. However, in this post, you’ll be fully guided on how to apply for the scholarship program, also, knowing the eligibility criteria, its benefit, eligible nationality, host and deadline.

About the Organization – ESKOM

Eskom was created in the calendar year 1923 by the South African government, whilst the states Electricity Supply Commission (ESCOM). The Southern African power public utility is currently called Eskom and could be the biggest power producer in Africa, in addition to being at the leading 7 worldwide utilities based on production capacity. Eskom is accountable for its creation of approximately 95 percent of South Africa’s power, in addition to 45 percent of Africa’s electricity usage. The business operates numerous power channels, for example, Koeberg nuclear power station along with Kendal Power Station is now chaired by Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl and can be divided into 3 branches, namely Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

Level/Field of Study

As a way of broadening the ability pool at the Nation and enabling young students to reach their career ambitions, Eskom is awarding bursary programs to students studying over the following disciplines:

AccountingEngineering: Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical EngineeringEnvironmental SciencesInformation TechnologySupply Chain

Technikons

Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial EngineeringEnvironmental ScienceSafety and RiskMetallurgy

FET

BricklayersCarpentersWeldersPlumbersBoiler MakersFitters & TurnersMillwrightsControl & InstrumentationElectriciansMechanicalPower Plant Operators

Host Nationality

Eskom Bursaries are taken and hosted in South Africa. You can check other African Scholarships available for South African students and other African Countries

Eligible Nationality

Eskom Bursaries are only available to South African Students. International Scholarships are available for International students wishing to study abroad in any country. You can also check our scholarship by country category for more scholarship updates. A must-read if you want to win this award: 15 Important Tips on Winning a Scholarship

Scholarship Worth

Eskom is offering two Kinds of funding options:Full Eskom Bursary: for students having a strong academic background – students are required to work for Eskom for that equal length of their bursary award.Scholarships: for children or dependents of Eskom employees — students have to have a strong academic background and the Eskom employee needs to have a minimum of 5 years’ service. These costs are all covered: Full Eskom Bursary: enrollment and lodging fees, accommodation (or house ), meal expenses, prescribed publication allowance, PC allowance and also a vacation allowance.Scholarship: enrollment and lodging fees, accommodation (or house ), meal expenses and prescribed publication allowance.

Eligibility for Eskom Bursaries South Africa 2022

Applicants should meet the following minimum entrance standards before applying (please notice that failure to meet each of the prerequisites will probably result in an application not being considered):

South African citizenIn possession of a valid ID documentCompleted Matric and in possession of a National Senior Certificate (or equivalent)Agree to undergo a medical exam/ health declaration and interviewAccepted for admission at a recognized higher education institution (full-time studies)

Applicants should have the following minimum academic results before applying:

Applicants intending to study at University: minimum HG (C) or “5” symbol in English, Mathematics and Physical Science.Applicants intending to study at Technikons/ University of Technology: minimum HG (D)/ SG (C) or “4” symbol in English, Mathematics and Physical Science.Applicants intending to study at Further Education and Training (FET): minimum HG (E)/ SG (D) or “3” symbol in English, Mathematics and Physical Science.Applicants currently studying at a higher education institution must have passed all registered subjects for the current year of study.

How to Apply Eskom Bursaries South Africa 2022

Download and complete the relevant application form (in full):Full Eskom Bursary: Eskom Bursary Application-Form (.pdf)Scholarship (University students): HJ van der Bijl Application-Form(.pdf)Scholarship (Technikons/ University of Technology students): Straszacker Application-Form(.pdf) Submit clear copies of these supporting documentation Together with your completed Form (the entry of those documents is mandatory — when some items are lost, your program be dismissed ):

ID document (certified copy of)Motivational Letter (affidavit to certify content)Latest university or school resultsProof of enrollment/ acceptance at a tertiary study institution

SELECTION PROCESS

  1. Be certain you submit your application well ahead of the application closure date (as given below).2) short-listed implemented will have to attend a meeting- students will be informed telephonically and via written correspondence.3) the choice interview process will occur from August to October. Applicants can also have to undergo a health statement or exam.4) Closing selections will occur and awards will be awarded according to satisfactory academic effects, a productive meeting and adequate healthcare fitness.5) Students will be informed of the results of this application between October and December.6) Successful applicants will receive complete documentation about the Eskom bursary/ scholarship, together with a contract along with other documentation that must be done and shipped straight back again to Eskom.

Eskom Bursaries South Africa Application Deadline

Eskom Bursaries application deadline is on every 31 July (every year)(Applications submitted following this date won’t be accepted — please apply prior to the final date to make sure your application is contemplated.)

Application packs should be filed into one of the following manners:

  1. Email: Mavumen@eskom.co.za2) Hand delivery (to your closest Eskom office) AND the following address:Megawatt ParkMaxwell DriveSunninghillSandton3) Post (to your closest Eskom office post box) AND the following post box:Student Development DepartmentPO Box 1091Johannesburg2001

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact Eskom directly:Eskom Bursary Contact CentreTel: 011 800 6961Email: MavumeN@eskom.co.za

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