Traxtion invites South African female students to apply for the TraxWAGON Bursary Programme 2026.
Bursary Closing Date: 9 January 2026
Study Level: TVET College (Full-Time)
Eligible Provinces: North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Gauteng
About the TraxWAGON Bursary
The TraxWAGON bursary is a pioneering initiative designed to empower previously disadvantaged female students pursuing careers within the rail, engineering, mechanical, and technical fields.
Its purpose is simple yet powerful:
➡️ Increase diversity and open opportunities for women in the rail and engineering sectors.
Traxtion is committed to building a future where women not only participate but lead and excel in artisan, technical, and engineering careers.
Fields of Study Covered
Bursaries will be awarded for studies in the following fields:
- Boilermaking
- Diesel Mechanics
- Electrical Engineering
- Fitters and Turners
- Mechanical Engineering
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Warehouse and Inventory Management
These programmes must be completed at a DHET-registered TVET College in South Africa.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the TraxWAGON Bursary, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be female
- Come from a previously disadvantaged background
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Reside in:
- North West
- Free State
- Mpumalanga
- Northern Cape
- Gauteng
- Be in financial need
- Be currently in Matric OR have completed Matric
- Achieve at least 60% average in final Matric results
- Plan to study full-time at a TVET College in South Africa
- Be admitted or registered for one of the eligible fields listed above
Supporting Documents Required
Clear, certified copies of the following documents must accompany your online application:
- South African ID (certified)
- Matric results or latest school results
- Latest examination results (if currently enrolled)
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a TVET College
- Proof of residential address
- Recommendation letter from school principal or lecturer
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applications without all required documents may be disqualified.
How to Apply for the TraxWAGON Bursary
Click here to apply for the Traxtion TraxWAGON Bursary 2026:
👉 Click here to apply for the TraxWAGON Bursary
You must submit all supporting documentation during the online application process.
TraxWAGON Bursary Closing Date
🗓 9 January 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.