Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd is looking for bright engineering students to join its Cape Gate Isaac Joffe Fellowship Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.
This is a full‑time bursary that will cover the cost of studying a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in one of four engineering subjects. If you’re a student in South Africa who loves engineering and needs help paying for school, this could be the perfect chance to start your career.
What the Bursary Covers
The fellowship is generous. It pays for almost everything you need to finish university:
- Registration fees – the cost to enroll each year.
- Tuition – your main course fees.
- Books – a monthly allowance for textbooks and study materials.
- Computer allowance – a one‑time gift to buy a laptop or upgrade yours.
- Personal allowance – a small extra to cover everyday needs.
- Living costs – you can either stay in a student residence with meals included or receive a monthly stipend if you live elsewhere.
You will get a new payment each year for the full length of your degree, but it will only be given again if you keep up good grades. The program ends when your degree is finished.
How Long It Lasts
- One‑year payment – each year you get the same amount.
- Renewable – the bursary can be re‑awarded every year, as long as you stay on a strong academic track.
- Time limit – the funding stops after you finish your BEng.
If you’re chosen, you’ll receive a written invitation to a short interview. The final decision will be announced no later than 31 January 2026. If you don’t hear from us by then, it means your application was not successful.
What You Must Do
Being a bursary recipient comes with a few responsibilities:
- Work for Cape Gate during the summer – a paid summer job in December and January gives you real‑world experience.
- Work after graduation – once you graduate, you are required to work at Cape Gate for as many years as you were funded. The pay will match what the market pays, but it’s up to the company.
- If you don’t keep the job promise – you must repay the full amount of the bursary plus interest.
These rules make sure that the company can help students get a start, and that students get a chance to learn in the industry.
Who Can Apply
To qualify, you must:
- Be currently in high school (Matric) or have finished it.
- Want to study a BEng in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or Metallurgical Engineering.
- Enroll in 1st or 2nd year in the 2026 academic year.
- Study at a recognised South African university.
- Have a good academic record.
- Show that you need money to cover school costs.
- Not be receiving any other bursary or financial aid.
If you meet all these points, you’re ready to start the application.
How to Apply
Download the form – get the PDF from the link below.
Download the 2026 Bursary Application here
(https://www.zabursaries.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Isaac-Joffe-Fellowship-Bursary-Application-2026.pdf)Gather your documents – make clear copies of:
- Your South African ID.
- Your final Matric certificate or results.
- If you already started university, your 1st‑year results.
- If you’re already in school, a recent university account statement.
Send everything to:
Email: IJF2026@capegate.co.za
Subject line: Cape Gate Bursary 2026
Applications must arrive on or before 30 January 2026. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
Why This Bursary Is Worth Your Time
- Full financial aid for the most in‑demand engineering fields.
- Paid summer work gives you hands‑on industry exposure.
- A clear path to a job at a leading South African manufacturer after you finish.
- A strong foundation for a long‑term career in engineering.
If you love engineering, need financial help, and want a solid start to your professional life, this fellowship can change your future. Don’t miss the chance to apply before the deadline. Good luck!