FEM Bursary Programme 2027 – FEM

FEM invites qualifying South African students to apply for the FEM Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. To succeed academically, students need the freedom to focus on their studies without the burden of financial stress. Through this bursary programme, FEM provides financial assistance to deserving students pursuing qualifications that contribute to their industry, specifically within the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, and the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Location: South Africa

Study Level: Undergraduate studies

Closing Date: 16/11/2026

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Fields of Study Covered

Bursaries will be awarded for studies in the following areas:

• Engineering
• Built Environment
• Health Sciences

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What the FEM Bursary Covers

The bursary will provide funding towards:

• Full tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks
• Monthly stipend

At FEM’s discretion, the bursary may also cover:

• Accommodation
• Meals

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Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens
• Be studying full-time
• Be pursuing an undergraduate qualification in one of the approved fields
• Have successfully completed their first year of study (no first-year or postgraduate students will be considered)
• Be studying at an approved institution or public university in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record
• Be in good financial standing with their university (no outstanding fees from previous academic years)
• Have a total household income of no more than R360,000 per year
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be unable to fund their own studies

Preference may be given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified copy of most recent official academic record
• FEM bursary application form (provided if shortlisted)
• Certified copies of parents’ or guardians’ ID documents
• Proof of parents’ or guardians’ income (payslips not older than three months)
• Affidavit if unemployed or working informally
• Proof of SASSA grant / disability grant / pension where applicable
• Death certificate if a parent or guardian is deceased
• Divorce certificate where applicable
• If there are other student dependants in the household, proof of registration from their tertiary institution

All certified documents must not be older than three months.

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How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official FEM bursary application portal. You will be required to complete a short online questionnaire. Should you be shortlisted, you will receive the FEM bursary application form to complete.

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Selection Process

Applicants who are shortlisted may be required to complete an additional application form. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee that an applicant will receive funding.

Applicants are encouraged to ensure that they complete all sections of the application form and attach all supporting documents by 16 November 2026.