ACTOM Electrical Engineering Bursary
ACTOM (Pty) Ltd
ACTOM, South Africa's largest manufacturer and distributor of electrical equipment, funds final-year electrical engineering students at Universities of Technology. The 2027 programme is targeted at students living in the Rustenburg, Madibeng and Moses Kotane local municipalities in North West province.
- Amount
- Final-year study funding
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- No
Eligible Fields of Study
ACTOM (Pty) Ltd supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Studying towards an undergraduate Electrical Engineering qualification
- ✓ Registered at a University of Technology
- ✓ Entering your final year of study in 2027
- ✓ Resident within the Rustenburg, Madibeng or Moses Kotane Local Municipality in North West province
- ✓ Sound academic record
What's Included
- ✓ Funding for your final year of study
- ✓ Exposure to South Africa's largest electrical equipment manufacturer
- ✓ Potential pathway into the electrical engineering industry
How to Apply
Steps to complete your ACTOM (Pty) Ltd bursary application
- 1
Prepare an updated curriculum vitae
- 2
Gather your academic records, proof of nationality and proof of residential address
- 3
Email the full application to the address given in the ACTOM bursary advert
- 4
Submit before 31 July 2026
- 5
Attend an interview if shortlisted
Required Documents
- 📄 Updated curriculum vitae
- 📄 Certified academic records
- 📄 Proof of nationality (certified ID copy)
- 📄 Proof of residential address
- 📄 Proof of registration at a University of Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who qualifies for the ACTOM bursary?
- You must be a South African citizen studying Electrical Engineering at a University of Technology, entering your final year in 2027, and living in the Rustenburg, Madibeng or Moses Kotane Local Municipality in North West province.
- What is the closing date?
- Applications for the 2027 academic year close on 31 July 2026.
- Can university students apply, or only Universities of Technology?
- This particular programme specifies study at a University of Technology. Students at traditional universities are not covered by this advert.
- How do I submit my application?
- Applications are emailed. Send your updated CV, academic records, proof of nationality and proof of residential address to the address listed in the official ACTOM bursary advert.
When do 2027 applications open?
ACTOM (Pty) Ltd has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
The last recorded window closed on 31 July 2026. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with ACTOM (Pty) Ltd before you rely on them.
Check ACTOM (Pty) Ltd's official siteInformation verified 2026-07-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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