Barloworld Education Trust Bursary
The Barloworld Education Trust Bursary is a comprehensive award funding talented students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds to study engineering, IT and finance at South African universities. Administered through Barloworld Equipment southern Africa, the bursary feeds the group's Young Talent Pipeline and currently supports learners across engineering, IT and finance disciplines. It covers tuition, registration, exam fees and prescribed textbooks, with the aim of building a sustainable talent pipeline into the Barloworld group.
Eligible Fields of Study
Barloworld Limited (Barloworld Education Trust / Education Foundation Trust, administered via Barloworld Equipment southern Africa) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Black student (African, Coloured, Indian or Chinese) from a previously disadvantaged background
- ✓ Completed Matric
- ✓ Studying full-time at a recognised South African public university or university of technology
- ✓ Studying in a funded field of study (engineering, IT, finance or related)
- ✓ Passed all mid-year (June-July) examinations in the current year of study
- ✓ Demonstrated financial need
- ✓ Registered or accepted at the institution for the relevant academic year
What's Included
- ✓ Tuition fees
- ✓ Registration fees
- ✓ Examination fees
- ✓ Prescribed textbooks
- ✓ Accommodation in certain circumstances
- ✓ Monthly stipend for living expenses (per aggregator sources; not officially confirmed)
- ✓ Entry into the Barloworld Young Talent Pipeline
- ✓ Potential employment and graduate opportunities within the Barloworld group
Work Commitment
Recipients are typically expected to join the Barloworld Young Talent Pipeline, which may include vacation work and a graduate employment pathway within the Barloworld group
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Barloworld Limited (Barloworld Education Trust / Education Foundation Trust, administered via Barloworld Equipment southern Africa) bursary application
- 1
Confirm the bursary application window is open via official Barloworld channels
- 2
Complete the Barloworld bursary application form
- 3
Submit certified copies of your South African ID
- 4
Submit your latest academic results or transcripts
- 5
Provide proof of registration or acceptance at a recognised South African university or university of technology
- 6
Submit proof of household income to demonstrate financial need
- 7
Include a motivational letter outlining your career goals
- 8
Await shortlisting, assessment and interviews if selected
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Certified copy of Matric certificate or latest results
- 📄 Latest academic transcript or mid-year results
- 📄 Proof of registration or acceptance at a recognised university or university of technology
- 📄 Proof of household income (financial need)
- 📄 Motivational letter
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who funds the Barloworld Education Trust Bursary?
- It is funded by the Barloworld Education Foundation Trust (Education Trust), part of Barloworld Limited's corporate citizenship programme, and is administered through Barloworld Equipment southern Africa. It currently supports learners in engineering, IT and finance as a feeder into the group's Young Talent Pipeline.
- Which fields of study are funded?
- The bursary focuses on funded disciplines including engineering (industrial, mechanical and mining), IT and computer science (BSc), and finance, with some sources also listing marketing and sales. Only students in a funded field of study at a recognised South African public university or university of technology qualify.
- Who is eligible to apply?
- Applicants must be South African citizens, Black students (African, Coloured, Indian or Chinese) from a previously disadvantaged background, who have completed Matric, are studying full-time in a funded field, have passed all their mid-year exams, and can demonstrate financial need.
- When is the application deadline?
- Aggregator sites indicate applications close around 31 July each year, but this is not confirmed on Barloworld's official domain, and the official Young Talent Scholarship page has shown applications closed. Always verify the current open and close dates through official Barloworld channels before applying.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 31 July 2026
Apply on Barloworld Limited (Barloworld Education Trust / Education Foundation Trust, administered via Barloworld Equipment southern Africa)'s official siteInformation verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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