Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA)invites students to apply for Bursary Programme 2024 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 October 2023
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within these fields (at Undergraduate or Honours level):
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Finance
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Public Relations
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain
- Software Development
MORE ABOUT THE VWSA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, OTHER BENEFITS & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, books, stationery, accommodation, meals, as well as a laptop for study purposes.
Bursary recipients will also have the opportunity to partake in vacation work, receive mentoring and development, as well additional study support.
Candidates will undergo the following before final selection is made: screening, shortlisting, an interview and psychometric assessments. Candidates will be required to sign an agreement provided by VWSA.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 31 November 2023 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VWSA BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must achieve a bachelor’s pass with a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric
- You must be studying or registered to study full-time, towards an Undergraduate or Honours qualification in one of the fields of study listed above (the bursary does NOT cover Masters or Doctoral studies)
- You must be registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level, if currently studying
- Preference will be given to candidates in line with VWSA’s transformation/ employment equity objectives and requirements
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE VWSA BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: VWSA Bursary Application 2024
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance at an institution, for the 2024 academic year
- Students currently in Matric: Grade 12 Term 2 Report AND Grade 11 Final year Report (with official school stamp)
- Students currently studying: most recent official academic transcript (certified copy) AND 2023 Official University Fee Statements (if residing in off-campus accommodation, include your lease agreement)
- Students taking a gap year: Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (listing your work experience and background)
- Motivational letter stating why you should be selected to receive the bursary award (1 to 2 pages)
- Parents or guardian’s ID documents or death certificate if deceased (recent certified copy)
- Students under 18 years old: a signed consent form completed by parent or legal guardian AND a certified copy of their ID document
Note: certified documents must be less than 3 months old. If you have multiple documents for 1 submission, they must be combined into a single file.
