BASF South Africa Trust Bursary 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – BASF

BASF SE, a German chemical company founded in 1865, is the largest chemical producer in the world. The BASF Group operates in 80 countries, including across Europe, North and South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa. The company has been active in Africa for 90 years, employing over 1,000 individuals on the continent. BASF’s key industries include agriculture, healthcare, construction, automotive, textiles, and plastics.

ABOUT THE BASF BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The BASF South Africa Trust invites students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2025 academic year. Bursaries are offered to Black (African, Coloured, and Indian) female students for studies in the following fields:

• Chemistry

• Engineering

• Sciences

The goal of this bursary is to promote the advancement of women in science in South Africa, especially for Black females with strong academic records and financial need.

MORE ABOUT THE BASF BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The full cost bursary will cover the following expenses: tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, and a monthly stipend.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after submitting certified copies of their 2024 academic records (due by 10 January 2025) via email to: basf_za_trust@basf.com.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASF BURSARY

Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria before applying (failure to meet all requirements will result in disqualification):

• You must be a South African citizen.

• You must be female.

• You must be Black (African, Coloured, or Indian, according to the BBBEE codes).

• You must be studying towards a qualification in one of the listed fields.

• You must be enrolled at a recognized and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa.

• You must have completed your 1st year of study and be entering your 2nd or higher year of study in 2025.

• You must demonstrate financial need and meet the NSFAS funding criteria.

• You must have a strong academic record.

• You must not have a criminal record in any country.

• You must not be receiving any other bursary, scholarship, grant, or other funding (except for NSFAS funding).

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BASF BURSARY

Students who meet the eligibility criteria may apply via email to: basf_za_trust@basf.com
(Use "BASF Bursary 2025" in the email subject line).

Note: There is no application form for this bursary. Students only need to submit the following documents via email.

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your email (failure to submit any required items will disqualify your application):

• Certified copy of your ID document

• Certified copy of your Matric certificate/results

• Certified copy of your full academic record, including the most recent results

• Certified copies of your parent or guardian’s proof of income (latest payslips if employed, audited financial statements if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed, or proof of grant/pension if applicable)

• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)

• Essay on the topic: “The current and future state of my field of study, how I will contribute when I graduate, and why I should receive financial support to study in this field.” (12pt font, 1.5 line spacing, 2 pages, in Microsoft Word or PDF format)

Note: Documents must be submitted in PDF format.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE BASF BURSARY

10 January 2025.
(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 BASF South Africa Trust directly:
Tel: 011 203 2400
Email: basf_za_trust@basf.com