The ABB Education Trust invites qualifying South African students to apply for the ABB Education Trust Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 14 November 2026 at 16:00
Bursary Location: South Africa
Study Level: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma studies
About the ABB Education Trust Bursary
The ABB Education Trust Bursary Programme supports eligible students pursuing engineering qualifications at recognised South African universities.
The bursary is aimed at Black female students, with preference given to those studying towards Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma qualifications in selected engineering fields.
Fields of Study Covered
Bursaries will be awarded for studies in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Important Funding Information
The ABB Education Trust will not fund:
- Repeat courses.
- Outstanding balances from previous academic years.
Applicants should therefore ensure that they are progressing satisfactorily in their current studies and that previous-year debt is not included in the funding request.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be female.
- Meet the bursary’s stated Black student eligibility criteria.
- Have completed Matric.
- Be studying towards one of the approved engineering qualifications.
- Have completed their first year of study.
- Have achieved a minimum overall academic average of 60%.
- Be entering their second or a higher year of study in 2027.
- Be studying at a recognised and accredited South African university.
- Have a total household income of less than R600 000 per year.
Black female students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Documents Required
After completing the online application, applicants must email the required supporting documents in PDF format.
The documents include:
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Full academic record since Matric.
- Proof of university registration for the 2027 academic year.
- University fees statement for 2027.
- Proof of student accommodation and associated costs; or
- Estimated travel costs if staying at home.
- Parents’ or guardians’ proof of household income.
Depending on the household circumstances, proof of income may include:
- Latest payslips.
- Affidavit if unemployed.
- Proof of social grant.
- Proof of pension income.
How to Apply
Applications must first be completed online.
Click here to apply for the ABB Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2027
After completing the online form, applicants must email their supporting documents to:
Email: ZA-ZA-EducationTrust@abb.com
Click here to email supporting documents for the ABB Education Trust Bursary 2027
Applicants should ensure that all supporting documents are submitted in PDF format.
Important Application Information
Applicants should ensure that:
- Their online application is fully completed.
- Their academic average is at least 60%.
- They will be entering second year or higher in 2027.
- Their household income is below R600 000 per year.
- All supporting documents are submitted by email.
- Documents are submitted before the closing deadline.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Enquiries
For bursary-related enquiries, contact the ABB Education Trust:
Email: ZA-ZA-EducationTrust@abb.com
Closing Date
14 November 2026 at 16:00
Applications submitted after the closing date may not be accepted.