Bosch Holdings Women in Engineering Bursary Programme
The Bosch Holdings Women in Engineering Bursary Programme provides financial support to female South African engineering students, helping to grow the next generation of women leaders in the profession. Beyond funding tuition and related academic costs, it offers mentorship from experienced engineers, skills training and networking opportunities within Bosch Holdings' multidisciplinary consulting engineering group. The programme runs annually and is administered in-house by Bosch Holdings from its Mount Edgecombe head office in KwaZulu-Natal.
Eligible Fields of Study
Bosch Holdings (Pty) Ltd (administered in-house by the firm; head office Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal — the South African multidisciplinary consulting engineering and project management group, distinct from the German Robert Bosch group) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen with a valid ID
- ✓ Female applicant
- ✓ Currently in Matric or recently completed Matric, or already enrolled at a recognised South African university or university of technology
- ✓ Minimum 65% overall result in Matric, or maintain a 65% overall average if already studying
- ✓ Accepted to or studying in the Engineering Faculty of a DHET-registered South African university or university of technology
- ✓ Aspires to leadership and innovation in the engineering profession
- ✓ Preference given to candidates from designated groups per the company's transformation policy
What's Included
- ✓ Financial support for tuition and related academic expenses
- ✓ Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- ✓ Training in key engineering skills
- ✓ Networking opportunities with engineers and industry experts
- ✓ Career development opportunities
Work Commitment
Not specified as a binding work-back obligation; the programme is positioned as a route into the engineering profession with mentorship and career development support from Bosch Holdings.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Bosch Holdings (Pty) Ltd (administered in-house by the firm; head office Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal — the South African multidisciplinary consulting engineering and project management group, distinct from the German Robert Bosch group) bursary application
- 1
Watch the official Bosch Holdings careers / job-openings page for the bursary cycle to open (the 2025-intake cycle opened in October 2024; applications are currently closed and re-open again in 2026)
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Confirm the current year's opening and closing dates on the official job-openings page or via [email protected]
- 3
Complete the online application by filling in the Microsoft Forms application linked on the careers / job-openings page
- 4
Email your supporting documents to [email protected], using a subject line that references 'Bosch Holdings Bursary'
- 5
Submit before the advertised closing date (the 2025-intake cycle closed on 15 November 2024)
- 6
Wait to be contacted if shortlisted (for the 2025 intake, shortlisted candidates were notified around 30 November)
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of your SA ID
- 📄 Grade 11 and/or Matric results
- 📄 Latest academic record (if already studying)
- 📄 University or university of technology acceptance letter
- 📄 Completed Microsoft Forms application (linked on the official careers / job-openings page)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this the German Robert Bosch company?
- No. This bursary is run by Bosch Holdings (Pty) Ltd, the South African multidisciplinary consulting engineering and project management group (which includes Bosch Projects and Booker Tate), headquartered at Mount Edgecombe in KwaZulu-Natal. It is a separate company from the German Robert Bosch group.
- Who can apply for the Bosch Holdings Women in Engineering Bursary?
- Female South African citizens with a valid ID who are in Matric, have recently completed Matric, or are already studying engineering at a DHET-registered South African university or university of technology. Applicants need a minimum 65% overall result in Matric, or must maintain a 65% average if already studying, and should be in or accepted into the Engineering Faculty.
- How do I apply for the Bosch Holdings bursary?
- Complete the Microsoft Forms application linked on the official Bosch Holdings careers / job-openings page, then email your supporting documents (certified ID copy, Grade 11/Matric results, latest academic record if studying, and university acceptance letter) to [email protected] with a subject line referencing 'Bosch Holdings Bursary'.
- When does the Bosch Holdings bursary close?
- It is a recurring annual programme. The 2025-intake cycle opened in October 2024 and closed on 15 November 2024, with shortlisted candidates notified around 30 November. Applications are currently closed and, per the official job-openings page, re-open again in 2026 — confirm the exact 2026 dates on the official site.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 15 November 2025
Apply on Bosch Holdings (Pty) Ltd (administered in-house by the firm; head office Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal — the South African multidisciplinary consulting engineering and project management group, distinct from the German Robert Bosch group)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Bosch Holdings (Pty) Ltd (administered in-house by the firm; head office Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal — the South African multidisciplinary consulting engineering and project management group, distinct from the German Robert Bosch group):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 (0) 31 535 6000
Information verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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