Etion Create invites qualifying South African university students to apply for the Etion Create Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa
Etion Create Bursary Programme 2027
Etion Create is offering two bursaries for high-performing engineering students who are studying towards selected technology-focused engineering qualifications.
The bursary is intended to reduce financial pressure on students and support the development of future engineering professionals.
Bursary Programme Overview
Organisation: Etion Create
Programme: Etion Create Bursary Programme 2027
Number of Bursaries: 2
Academic Year: 2027
Reference Number: ECBUR2026
Study Level: University
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Application Method: Online
Fields of Study
The bursary is available for students studying towards:
- BEng Electronics.
- BEng Computer Engineering.
Applicants should ensure that their qualification matches one of the listed fields.
What the Etion Create Bursary Covers
The bursary will provide funding for:
- Registration fees.
- Tuition fees.
- Prescribed textbooks.
- Accommodation.
- Meal vouchers.
The bursary is awarded for:
One academic year, from January to December 2027
Vacation Work Requirement
Successful bursary recipients will be required to participate in:
Vacation work during 2027
Applicants should therefore be prepared to take part in the practical workplace component if selected.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed Matric.
- Have completed Mathematics in Matric.
- Have completed Science in Matric.
- Be studying towards BEng Electronics or BEng Computer Engineering.
- Have completed their second or third year of study.
- Be studying at a recognised and accredited South African university.
Who Should Apply?
The bursary is aimed at students who are already progressing through their engineering studies.
Applicants should therefore have completed:
Second year or third year
of the relevant qualification.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate.
- Full academic record / transcripts.
- Registration Acceptance Letter.
- Recent invoice of annual university fees.
- CV.
Applicants should ensure that all compulsory documents are complete before submitting the online application.
Selection Process
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to interviews expected to take place in:
November 2026
Applicants who do not receive feedback should consider their application unsuccessful.
How to Apply for Etion Create Bursary Programme 2027
Applications must be submitted online through the Etion Create careers portal.
Click here to apply for Etion Create Bursary Programme 2027
When completing the application:
- Select “Bursary” under the “Position Applied for” option.
- Use reference number ECBUR2026.
- Allow the page a few moments to load if the application form appears slowly.
Bursary Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
16 October 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the bursary programme, contact Etion Create:
Email: careers@etioncreate.co.za
The email address is for enquiries and should not replace the official online application process unless Etion Create instructs otherwise.
Important Application Notes
- Only two bursaries are available.
- Eligible fields are BEng Electronics and BEng Computer Engineering.
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Matric Mathematics and Science are required.
- Applicants must have completed second or third year.
- The bursary covers registration, tuition, textbooks, accommodation and meal vouchers.
- Vacation work during 2027 is compulsory.
- The bursary covers one academic year.
- The application reference number is ECBUR2026.
- Applications close on 16 October 2026.