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
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
Start from the official Engen careers / bursaries page (the older direct eRecruit link now returns a 404)
- 2
Open the Engen Graduate Recruitment / eRecruit candidate portal linked from the careers page
- 3
Create a candidate profile and complete the online bursary application form
- 4
Upload certified copies of your ID, matric certificate and university academic record / proof of registration
- 5
Attach your CV and submit before the closing date
- 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 siteNeed 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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