FEM invites qualifying South African students to apply for the FEM Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 16 November 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa
Study Level: Undergraduate studies
About the FEM Bursary Programme
The FEM Bursary Programme aims to support talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds by reducing the financial burden of tertiary education.
The programme focuses on students pursuing studies in fields that are relevant to FEM’s industry, particularly Engineering, the Built Environment and Health Sciences.
Fields of Study Covered
Bursaries will be awarded for studies in the following areas:
- Engineering
- Built Environment
- Health Sciences
What the FEM Bursary Covers
The bursary will provide funding towards:
- Full tuition fees.
- Prescribed textbooks.
- Monthly stipend.
At FEM’s discretion, the bursary may also cover:
- Accommodation.
- Meals.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be studying full-time.
- Be pursuing an undergraduate qualification in one of the approved fields.
- Have completed their first year of study.
- Be studying at an approved institution or public university in South Africa.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Be in good financial standing with their university.
- Have no outstanding university fees.
- Have a total household income of no more than R360 000 per year.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be unable to fund their own studies.
First-year students and postgraduate students will not be considered.
Preference may be given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified copy of most recent academic record.
- Certified copies of parents’ or guardians’ ID documents.
- Death certificate if a parent or guardian is deceased.
- Proof of parents’ or guardians’ income.
Depending on the household situation, proof of income may include:
- Latest payslips.
- Bank statements.
- Affidavit if unemployed.
- Affidavit if working informally.
- Proof of SASSA grant.
- Proof of disability grant.
- Proof of other grants or pension.
- Divorce certificate where applicable.
If there are other student dependants in the household, applicants must also submit proof of registration from their tertiary institution.
Certified documents must not be older than three months.
Selection Process
Applicants who are shortlisted may be required to complete an additional application form.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee that an applicant will receive funding.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official FEM bursary application portal.
Click here to apply for the FEM Bursary South Africa 2027
Applicants are encouraged to read the bursary FAQs before submitting queries.
Click here to view the FEM Bursary FAQs
Enquiries
For bursary enquiries, contact FEM:
Telephone: 011 359 4300
Email: enquiries@fema.co.za
Email: info@fem.co.za
Closing Date
16 November 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.