Mercedes-Benz Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MERCEDES-BENZ

Mercedes-Benz, founded by Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler in 1926 as “Daimler-Benz”, is a division of Daimler AG, a German company. The global automobile manufacturing company is well-known for its  luxurious vehicles, coaches, buses and lorries.

Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, the companies history actually dates back to 1886 when Karl Benz’s “Benz Patent-Motorwagen” was considered the first gasoline-powered automobile.

The Mercedes-Benz Learning Academy (previously known as the Mercedes-Benz Technical Training Centre), was formed with the aim of developing local skills and artisans in the Eastern Cape province, and was the first fully integrated non-racial institution in the industry.

ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Mercedes-Benz South Africa is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to academically deserving candidates, for studies within the following fields:

• Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Engineering (BSc)
• Computer Engineering / Information Technology/ Software Development
• Finance / Accounting / Economics
• Human Kinetics & Ergonomics
• Industrial Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Metallurgy
• Metrology
• Supply Chain / Logistics

MORE ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, OTHER OPPORTUNITIES & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, stationery, meals, accommodation and allowances.

Bursary recipients may also have the opportunity to partake in vacation work at Mercedes-Benz East London during holidays.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 6 weeks of the closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by then, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

The final year results will form part of the selection process for those shortlisted candidates.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MERCEDES-BENZ 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 (foreign nationals may apply if they qualify for a work visa/permits as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002)
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or enrolled to study full-time, towards a qualification in one of the above fields, in 2025
• You must be studying or enrolled to study at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric most recent results (3rd term results for current Matric learners / final Matric results for tertiary students)
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for most recent semester results, if currently studying
• You must NOT be an employees of Mercedes-Benz South Africa Group of Companies
• Preference will be given to: MBSA Employee children, students residing within the Eastern Cape region, 1st year students
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply (per  Mercedes-Benz South Africa Employment Equity act)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MERCEDES-BENZ BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Mercedes-Benz Bursary Application 2025
(Reference number: MER0003FOB)

Follow these steps to apply:
1. Click the blue “join us” button
2. Read and agree to the Recruiting Privacy Statement, by clicking the blue “continue” button
3. If you have not registered on the Mercedes-Benz platform before, click the blue “new user” button
4. Create your account by filling in your selected user name, password and email address
5. You will now be directed to the bursary application page to complete your application and attach your documents

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)
• Matric 3rd term results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record, including most recent results, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Curriculum Vitae

CLOSING DATE FOR THE MERCEDES-BENZ BURSARY

11 November 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Mercedes-Benz South Africa directly:
Contact person: Renee Jade Louise Vengadajellum
E-mail: jade.vengadajellum@mercedes-benz.com
(This email address is for queries only – applications received to this email will NOT be accepted.)
Please do NOT contact Mercedes-Benz South Africa if this bursary has already closed.