Engineering

Engen Bursary Programme

Engen Petroleum Limited (administered in-house via the Engen Graduate Recruitment / eRecruit candidate portal)

The Engen Bursary Programme supports high-performing South African students studying engineering, science and commerce fields relevant to Engen's downstream petroleum business. The comprehensive bursary covers tuition and study-related costs, and strong performers can move into Engen graduate and vacation work opportunities. Students with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply.

Amount
Comprehensive bursary covering tuition and study-related costs; exact rand value not published officially. Confirm the current value on the Engen careers portal.
Deadline
To be announced
Renewable
Yes

Eligible Fields of Study

Engen Petroleum Limited (administered in-house via the Engen Graduate Recruitment / eRecruit candidate portal) supports students in the following disciplines

Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemistry / Environmental Science
BCom Accounting / Auditing
BCom Supply Chain / Procurement
BCom Transport Economics
Credit Management

Eligibility Requirements

  • ✓ South African citizen with a valid ID
  • ✓ Strong academic record - aggregate around 70% reported (matric and/or current university results)
  • ✓ Currently enrolled at, or intending to enrol at, a recognised South African university in an eligible field
  • ✓ Demonstrate financial need
  • ✓ Students with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply
  • ✓ Submit certified copies of ID, matric certificate, university proof of registration / academic record and CV with the online application

What's Included

  • ✓ Financial support towards a tertiary qualification (tuition and study-related costs)
  • ✓ Potential pipeline into Engen graduate / vacation work opportunities for high performers
  • ✓ Exposure to a leading South African downstream petroleum company

Work Commitment

Strong performers may be channelled into Engen graduate and vacation work opportunities; confirm any service or work-back obligation in the bursary agreement before accepting.

How to Apply

Steps to complete your Engen Petroleum Limited (administered in-house via the Engen Graduate Recruitment / eRecruit candidate portal) bursary application

  1. 1

    Start from the official Engen careers / bursaries page (the older direct eRecruit link now returns a 404)

  2. 2

    Open the Engen Graduate Recruitment / eRecruit candidate portal linked from the careers page

  3. 3

    Create a candidate profile and complete the online bursary application form

  4. 4

    Upload certified copies of your ID, matric certificate and university academic record / proof of registration

  5. 5

    Attach your CV and submit before the closing date

  6. 6

    Attend assessments or interviews if shortlisted

Required Documents

  • 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
  • 📄 Certified copy of matric certificate
  • 📄 University proof of registration and / or latest academic record / transcript
  • 📄 CV
  • 📄 Proof of household income

Frequently Asked Questions

Which fields of study does the Engen Bursary Programme cover?
Engen funds engineering disciplines such as Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, Metallurgical and Electrical Engineering, as well as Chemistry / Environmental Science and several BCom and Credit Management fields relevant to its petroleum business.
How much is the Engen bursary worth?
Engen does not publish an exact rand value on its official channels. It is a comprehensive bursary that typically covers tuition and study-related costs - confirm the current value on the Engen careers portal before applying.
What academic results do I need for the Engen bursary?
You need a strong academic record, with an aggregate around 70% reported by aggregators across your matric and/or current university results, plus enrolment in an eligible field at a recognised South African university.
How do I apply for the Engen Bursary Programme?
Start from the official Engen careers / bursaries page and apply through the Engen Graduate Recruitment / eRecruit candidate portal. The older direct eRecruit link now returns a 404, so always begin from the careers page and submit certified ID, matric certificate, academic record and CV online.

When do 2027 applications open?

Engen Petroleum Limited (administered in-house via the Engen Graduate Recruitment / eRecruit candidate portal) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.

The last recorded window closed on 31 May 2026. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with Engen Petroleum Limited (administered in-house via the Engen Graduate Recruitment / eRecruit candidate portal) before you rely on them.

Check Engen Petroleum Limited (administered in-house via the Engen Graduate Recruitment / eRecruit candidate portal)'s official site

Need help? Contact Engen Petroleum Limited (administered in-house via the Engen Graduate Recruitment / eRecruit candidate portal):

Phone: +27 21 403 4911

Information verified 2026-05-31. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.

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