Sappi Engineering Bursaries 2027: Full Funding for SA Students

Funding higher education in South Africa can feel like a huge hurdle for many students dreaming of careers in engineering or forestry. The Sappi Engineering Bursaries 2027 offer a real chance to overcome that. This program supports talented South African students with costs for studies in key fields. It also opens doors to vacation work and training programs. In this article, you will learn about the bursary details, fields covered, benefits, requirements, and how to apply.

About the Sappi Engineering Bursaries 2027

Sappi invites South African students to apply for its Engineering Bursary Programme in 2027. The program targets studies in engineering and forestry science. It covers key study costs to help students focus on their goals. Successful students also get vacation work and a spot in Sappi’s Engineer-in-Training programme after they finish. Applications close on 30 September 2026. Studies take place at various universities across South Africa.

Fields Covered by the Bursary

Sappi supports these qualifications:

• Chemical Engineering (BSc / BEng)
• Civil Engineering (BSc / BEng)
• Electrical Engineering (BSc / BEng)
• Industrial Engineering (BSc / BEng)
• Mechanical Engineering (BSc / BEng)
• Mechatronics Engineering (BSc / BEng)
• Forestry and Wood Science (BSc)

Bursary Benefits

The bursary helps with these costs:

• Tuition fees
• Study books
• Accommodation
• Living allowance

The exact value depends on the student’s household income.

Additional Benefits

Students gain more than just financial help:

• Vacation work in July and December
• Exposure to Sappi’s work environment
• Chance to join the Engineer-in-Training Programme after graduation

Minimum Requirements

Applicants need to meet these standards:

• South African citizen
• Aged 17 to 25 years old
• In Matric or have completed Matric
• 70% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy)
• 70% in Physical Science
• 60% in English
• Plan to study full-time at a Sappi-supported university

Selection Preferences

Sappi gives preference to students from communities near its operations. It also favors those who meet or exceed the academic requirements. This helps build talent close to its sites.

How to Apply for Sappi Engineering Bursaries 2027

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Check if you meet the eligibility requirements.
2. Gather all required documents.
3. Visit Sappi’s careers site and apply online before 30 September 2026.

Upload every document needed. Late applications will not count.