ABB Education Trust Bursary Programme 2027 – ABB Education Trust

The ABB Education Trust invites qualifying South African students to apply for the ABB Education Trust Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. 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.

Location: South Africa

Study Level: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma studies

Closing Date: 14/11/2026 at 16:00

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Fields of Study Covered

Bursaries will be awarded for studies in:

• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

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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.

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Required Documents

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 (latest payslips, affidavit if unemployed, proof of social grant, proof of pension income)

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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.

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How to Apply

Applications must first be completed online. After completing the online form, applicants must email their supporting documents to ZA-ZA-EducationTrust@abb.com in PDF format.

Step 1: Complete Online Form

Apply Online Here

Step 2: Email Supporting Documents

Email Your Documents

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Enquiries

For bursary-related enquiries, contact the ABB Education Trust at ZA-ZA-EducationTrust@abb.com.

Important: Incomplete applications may not be considered. Applications submitted after the closing date may not be accepted.