Embrace a transformative educational journey with the SAPREF Bursary Programme for 2026. South African Petroleum Refineries (SAPREF) is extending a full bursary opportunity to ambitious South African students with a passion for engineering, science, and business. This prestigious programme not only offers financial support but also strategically prepares you for a thriving career in South Africa’s pivotal industrial sectors. Don’t miss out on this chance to shape your future—apply before the deadline on 12 February 2026.
About the Opportunity
The SAPREF Bursary Programme is designed to empower high-achieving South African students by providing comprehensive financial support. This initiative targets students in their 1st or 2nd year of study in 2026, enrolled in public universities, and pursuing degrees that align with SAPREF’s operational and strategic workforce needs.
Closing Dates
Applications for the SAPREF Bursary Programme close on 12 February 2026. Ensure your application is complete and submitted on time to be considered.
Key Responsibilities
As a SAPREF bursary recipient, you will be expected to maintain excellent academic performance and actively engage in opportunities that prepare you for future employment within the energy and petrochemical sectors.
Requirements/Qualifications
To qualify for the SAPREF Bursary Programme, applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be accepted at a public university in South Africa.
- Have outstanding academic results.
- Be entering their 1st or 2nd year of study in 2026.
- Be studying one of the specified qualifications in Business, Engineering, or Science.
Benefits
The SAPREF Bursary offers full coverage of tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, and additional study-related support. Beyond financial assistance, recipients gain early exposure to industry expectations, enhancing their prospects for internships, graduate programmes, and future employment opportunities within SAPREF and the broader energy sector.
Fields of Study Covered
SAPREF funds degrees in Business & Management (BCom Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management), Engineering (BSc Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering), and Science (BSc Environmental Science). These qualifications are highly valued in the energy, petrochemical, and industrial sectors, both locally and internationally.
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