Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SCHAUENBURG EDUCATION TRUST
Schauenburg (Pty) Ltd (known as “Schauenburg Systems”) manufacturer equipment for mine safety, including innovative electronic products with the use of cutting edge technology. The company produce turnkey communication solutions and systems.
The Schauenburg Education Trust was formed as a way to take part in the socioeconomic transformation of the country, by providing financial assistance (in the form of educational bursaries) to young black students and enabling them to further their tertiary studies in the Electronics, Engineering and Economics sector.
ABOUT THE SCHAUENBURG EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Schauenburg Education Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within the following fields, at selected universities (UP, UJ, NMU and WITS):
- Electrical Engineering and Electronic Engineering (BSc / BEng)
- Business Administration (BCom)
- Business Management (BCom)
The Schauenburg Education Trust bursary focuses on awarding bursaries to students pursuing studies towards scarce skills qualifications, thereby ensuring that more of these skilled professionals are developed and produced for future employment in South Africa. Bursaries will be awarded based on 2 main criteria: merit and need.
MORE ABOUT THE SCHAUENBURG EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, OBLIGATIONS & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses (either partial or full cover): registration fees, tuition and examination fees. Students will also receive an allowance for prescribed textbooks, course materials, accommodation and a living allowance.
Bursary recipients will be required to partake in vacation work or job shadow at Schauenburg Systems, for a minimum of 3 weeks during mid-year University holidays.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to attend an interview with the Trustees and Bursary Administrators, as well as undergo psychometric testing.
Successful candidates will be required to sign a written contract. Should you not receive any feedback within 4 weeks after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCHAUENBURG EDUCATION TRUST 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 have completed Matric
- You must be studying full-time towards one of the qualifications listed above
- You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in 2025
- You must be studying at one of these Gauteng-based universities: University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg, North-West University (Vanderbijlpark) or University of the Witwatersrand
- You must have made good academic progress during your current year of study
- You must have passed all courses you have registered for while at University
- You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding for the 2025 academic year
- You must be Black (per B-BBEE Legislation)
- Preference will be given to: Black female students, Black students under 35 years old and Black students living with disabilities
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHAUENBURG EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY
Applications can be submitted in either of the following ways (please only submit your application via ONE method):
Online application
Step 1: Complete the Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary Application 2025
Enter “studentopportunit.com” in the field asking how you heard about the Schauenburg Education Trust bursary.
Step 2: Upload copies of the supporting documents listed below
Manual application
Step 1: Request a copy of the application form by emailing Thembeka Mpati: thembeka.mpati@rsmza.co.za and Megan Milburn: megan.milburn@rsmza.co.za
Enter “studentopportunit.com” in the field asking how you heard about the Schauenburg Education Trust bursary.
Step 2: Gather copies of the supporting documents listed below
Step 3: Submit your completed application form and supporting documents back to the same email addresses.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full academic record to date, including most recent results (on tertiary letterhead)
- Motivational letter/ cover letter stating your financial position and why you should be awarded the bursary (maximum 800 words)
- Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE SCHAUENBURG EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY
15 July 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 the Schauenburg Education Trust directly:
Contact people: Thembeka Mpati / Megan Milburn
Tel: 010 590 1571
Email: thembeka.mpati@rsmza.co.za / megan.milburn@rsmza.co.za
Please do NOT contact the Schauenburg Education Trust if this bursary has already closed