Zutari invites qualifying students and matriculants to apply for the Zutari Engineering Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa and other geographical locations in which Zutari operates
Zutari Bursary Programme 2027
Zutari is offering 10 bursaries to students who are passionate about engineering and want to build careers in the industry.
The bursary is intended to help students focus on academic excellence while also giving them access to mentorship, peer networking and industry insights.
Programme Overview
Organisation: Zutari
Programme: Engineering Bursary Programme 2027
Number of bursaries: 10
Fields: Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering
Target group: Matriculants and first-, second- and third-year degree students
Closing date: 31 August 2026
Application method: Online
Eligible Fields of Study
The bursary is available for students studying towards qualifications in:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Who Can Apply?
The programme is aimed at young talent across the geographical locations where Zutari operates.
Applicants may include:
- Current Matric learners.
- First-year degree students.
- Second-year degree students.
- Third-year degree students.
Minimum Academic Requirements for Grade 12 Applicants
Matric applicants must have:
- A minimum overall academic average of 70%.
- Level 7 in Mathematics.
- Level 7 in Physical Science.
Applicants should ensure that their latest school results clearly reflect these requirements.
Minimum Academic Requirements for First-Year Students
First-year university students must have:
A minimum overall academic average of 65%.
Minimum Academic Requirements for Second-Year Students
Second-year students must have:
A minimum overall academic average of 70%.
Minimum Academic Requirements for Third-Year Students
Third-year students must have:
A minimum overall academic average of 70%.
What the Zutari Bursary Covers
The bursary will cover:
- Tuition fees.
- Textbooks.
- On-campus accommodation.
Funding will be provided up to the maximum value of the approved bursary.
Additional Benefits
Bursary recipients will also receive access to:
- Mentorship opportunities.
- Peer networking.
- Industry insights.
- Academic and professional development support.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Copy of South African ID or passport.
- Copies of academic qualifications.
- Academic transcripts.
- Proof of fee statement at the time of application, where applicable.
The fee statement requirement applies to:
- First-year students.
- Second-year students.
- Third-year students.
- Fourth-year students.
Applicants should ensure that all documents are complete before submitting the application.
Important Note on Application Completeness
Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Applicants should therefore carefully check that every required attachment has been uploaded.
How to Apply for Zutari Engineering Bursaries 2027
Applications must be submitted online through the Zutari recruitment platform.
Click here to apply for Zutari Engineering Bursaries 2027
Applicants should complete all required sections and upload all supporting documents before submitting.
Bursary Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
31 August 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- There are 10 bursaries available.
- The bursaries are for Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
- Matriculants may apply.
- First-, second- and third-year students may apply.
- Academic minimums differ by year of study.
- Grade 12 applicants need Level 7 in Mathematics and Physical Science.
- Tuition, textbooks and on-campus accommodation are covered.
- Mentorship and networking opportunities are included.
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- Applications must be submitted online by 31 August 2026.