Astron Energy Bursary 2026 – Your Chance to Study Engineering for Free
If you’re a South African student dreaming of a career in engineering, this is a big break. The Astron Energy Bursary Program for 2026 offers a completely paid education for certain engineering degrees. You get your tuition covered, plus books, rent, food and a monthly allowance. It’s a way to study full‑time without worrying about money.
The scholarship is aimed at students who are enrolled in BSc or BEng programmes at recognised South African universities. You have to be a citizen, under 35, and have finished high school. The deadline to submit your application is 10 December 2025, 12 pm.
Which Engineering Fields Are Covered?
Only certain subjects qualify. If you’re studying one of these, you can apply:
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current and Light Current)
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Note: This bursary does NOT cover BEng Technical courses.
What Does the Bursary Pay For?
When you win the bursary, every major cost is taken care of:
- Tuition fees
- Textbooks and study materials
- Living expenses – whether you live on or off campus
- Meals
- A monthly allowance to cover everyday needs
This full support lets you focus on your studies instead of worrying about bills.
Extra Perks Beyond Money
Besides the money, you’ll get a range of help that keeps you on track:
- Ongoing psycho‑social support from Excel@Uni
- Light‑touch mentorship for personal and career growth
- Access to a Work Readiness Programme that prepares you for the job market
- Private tutoring and extra academic help when you need it
These services are designed to give you a smoother university experience and a stronger start in the workforce.
How You’ll Know If You’re Successful
If your application is shortlisted, the organisation will contact you by 31 January 2026. If you don’t hear back by then, your application was not accepted. Once you’re awarded the bursary, you’ll sign an agreement that requires you to work for Astron Energy for one year for every year you received funding after you graduate.
Who Can Apply? Minimum Eligibility
To qualify, you must satisfy all of the following:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be younger than 35
- Have finished high school (Matric)
- Be studying, or about to study, full‑time towards a BSc or BEng Engineering degree
- Be entering your final year in 2026, or be doing a one‑year postgraduate programme
- Be registered at an accredited South African university
- Have a minimum average of 70 % in your most recent full academic year
- Not be working full‑time
- Not be repeating a year of study
These rules keep the scholarship for those who need it most and can use it to build a strong future.
Documents You Need to Send
The application asks for a handful of official papers. Keep them up to date (no older than 3 months):
- Certified ID
- Full university records
- Latest transcript or report card from your institution
- Fee statement from your university (include lease agreement if you live off‑campus)
- Proof of any other bursaries or NSFAS funding, if you have them
- Your parents or guardians’ ID, or their death certificates if applicable
- Parental consent form if you are under 18
- Doctor’s letter and EEA1 form if you have a disability
- A short motivational letter (1–2 pages)
- A full CV
Missing any of these can result in your application being dropped, so double‑check everything before you hit submit.
How to Apply
To begin your application, visit the Astron Energy Bursary page:
Apply for the Astron Energy Bursary 2026
Make sure you upload all the required documents. The system will reject late or incomplete applications.
Deadline Reminder
10 December 2025, 12:00 noon is the last moment you can apply. Any submission after that will not be considered.
It’s best to start early to avoid technical hiccups and give yourself time to prepare the documents.
Final Thoughts
This bursary could change the path of your engineering career. It covers all major costs, gives you extra support, and links you to future job opportunities through a work‑back arrangement. If you meet the age, citizenship, academic, and enrolment requirements, gather your documents, and apply before the deadline.
Your future in engineering could be waiting on the other side of this application. Good luck!