Schneider Electric Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Schneider Electric is an international company specialising in energy management and digital automation. Schneider Electric provides solutions for power and control, critical power, energy efficiency, automation, and renewable energy, from plant to plug.

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ABOUT THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Schneider Electric is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within the following STEM fields:

1. Computer Science (BCom)

2. Electrical Engineering (BEng/BEngTech/BScEng)

3. Industrial Engineering (BEng/BEngTech/BScEng)

4. Informatics (BCom)

5. Information Systems (BCom)

6. Mechatronics (BEng/BEngTech/BScEng)

7. Software Engineering (BEng/BEngTech/BScEng)

Bursaries may also be awarded for postgraduate studies in exceptional circumstances.

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MORE ABOUT THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & OTHER BENEFITS
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Full tuition fees

• Accommodation

• Books

• Living allowance

Students will be assessed based on their financial need to ensure they have all the resources needed to study.

Other Benefits:

• Access to mentorship programs providing guidance, support, and insights from experienced professionals in the field.

• Career development workshops and training sessions designed to enhance skills and prepare students for the job market.

• Opportunity to partake in vacation work during the winter vacation period (June/July) to gain practical experience and apply knowledge in real-world settings.

• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and potential future employers through seminars, conferences, and events.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (failure to satisfy all requirements will result in disqualification):

1. You must be a South African citizen

2. You must be studying towards a degree qualification in one of the fields of study listed above

3. You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study (or postgraduate studies in exceptional circumstances)

4. You must be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa

5. You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%, if in your 1st or 2nd year of study

6. You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%, if in your 3rd year of study

7. You must have a proven financial need

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Schneider Electric Bursary Application 2025
(Reference number: 0097X2)

 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form
(The submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

1. ID document (certified copy)

2. Full academic record/transcripts (on the institution's letterhead)

3. Proof of acceptance/provisional acceptance at University (on the institution's letterhead)

4. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

5. Proof of financial need (proof of household income)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY

21 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 Schneider Electric directly:
Contact page: https://www.se.com/za/en/work/support/customer-care/contact-schneider-electric.jsp