Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen by birth
- No older than 25 at the time of application
- Doing a first undergraduate degree, full-time
- Combined household income not exceeding R600,000 per year
- Child of a Sasol employee, a Khanyisa/Inzalo shareholder, or from a Sasol fence-line community
- University applicants (2nd, 3rd, or 4th year): at least 60% average across all modules
- Willing to undergo online psychometric testing as part of selection
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Grade 11 results
- Matric certificate
- Recent academic results
- Proof of university acceptance
About Sasol Foundation Bursary
The Sasol Foundation Bursary funds non-STEM undergraduate study specifically for children of Sasol employees, Khanyisa/Inzalo shareholders, or students from Sasol's fence-line communities. Unlike Sasol's mainstream engineering and science bursaries, this one exists to support the people and communities already directly connected to the company, rather than the general public.
Sasol runs the Foundation Bursary as part of its wider approach to community investment, recognising that not every talented student connected to the company is pursuing an engineering or science career.
Funding Details
Full financial details aren't published for this specific stream, but as with Sasol's other bursaries, recipients can expect their core study costs covered for the duration of their qualification.
Where You Can Study
Sasol doesn't publish a separate institutions list for the Foundation Bursary beyond requiring proof of acceptance at a South African university, so confirm your specific course and institution meet the requirements before applying.
About Sasol
Sasol is a South African energy and chemicals company that mines, refines, and processes coal and gas into fuel, chemicals, and other products used across many industries. Because its business depends on skilled engineer…
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- Sasol Place, 50 Katherine Street, Sandton, 2196
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- +27 10 344 6509
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Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You need to be a South African citizen by birth, no older than 25 at the time of application, and doing your first undergraduate degree full-time. Combined household income must not exceed R600,000 a year, and if you're already at university, you'll need an average of 60% across all your modules for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year applications.
Because this bursary is restricted to Sasol employees' children, Khanyisa/Inzalo shareholders, or fence-line community members, general applicants outside those groups won't qualify - check Sasol's other bursaries if you don't fit one of these categories.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the Sasol Foundation Bursary?
Only children of Sasol employees, Khanyisa/Inzalo shareholders, or students from Sasol's fence-line communities - it's not open to the general public.
How is this different from Sasol's main bursary?
The Foundation Bursary specifically funds non-STEM fields and is restricted to people already connected to Sasol, while Sasol's mainstream bursary funds engineering and science students more broadly.
Is there an age limit?
Yes - you must be no older than 25 at the time of application.
Is there an income cap?
Yes - combined household income must not exceed R600,000 a year.
What average do I need if I'm already at university?
At least 60% across all modules for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year applicants.
Is there a selection test?
Yes - shortlisted applicants must complete online psychometric testing.
How do I apply?
Online through the Sasol Bursaries portal, between 1 and 23 August 2026.
What documents do I need?
ID, Grade 11 results, Matric certificate, recent results, and proof of university acceptance.
