TotalEnergies Bursary Programme
TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd (TMSA; administered in-house by the TotalEnergies Transformation and Development / Learning & Development team)
The TotalEnergies Bursary Programme funds talented, financially needy South African students across engineering, finance, commerce and other fields linked to its energy business. The full-cost bursary covers tuition, accommodation and a monthly stipend, and feeds into the company's internship and Young Talent Graduate Programme. The official page lists the apply link year-round, but secondary sources indicate an annual application window of roughly 1 September to 30 November.
- Amount
- Full-cost bursary covering tuition (including prescribed books and equipment), accommodation and a monthly stipend; specific rand value is not published officially. Secondary sources suggest roughly 8-10 bursaries are awarded per year - confirm details on the live application.
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd (TMSA; administered in-house by the TotalEnergies Transformation and Development / Learning & Development team) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Completed a National Senior Certificate (Matric), preferably with university exemption
- ✓ Registered at, or holding an acceptance letter from, a university or university of technology (an FET college is also referenced in some sources)
- ✓ Studying an eligible field of study relevant to TotalEnergies' business
- ✓ Demonstrated financial need, with preference given to previously disadvantaged individuals
- ✓ Not currently receiving funding from another company or institution
- ✓ Per secondary sources only (unverified on the official page): applicants aged 18-23, and 3rd-year applicants must hold a minimum 65% average
What's Included
- ✓ Tuition fees, including prescribed books and special equipment / stationery
- ✓ Accommodation fees
- ✓ Monthly stipend / allowance
- ✓ Limited private tutorials
- ✓ Pipeline into the TotalEnergies internship and Young Talent Graduate Programme for strong performers
Work Commitment
The bursary feeds into the TotalEnergies internship and Young Talent Graduate Programme. Any vacation work, service or work-back obligation is not stated on the official page - confirm the terms in the bursary agreement before accepting.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd (TMSA; administered in-house by the TotalEnergies Transformation and Development / Learning & Development team) bursary application
- 1
Visit the official TotalEnergies SA Learning & Development page (totalenergies.co.za/careers-0/learning-development)
- 2
Follow the link to the TotalEnergies careers portal (jobs.totalenergies.com) to find the current bursary opening
- 3
Create a candidate profile and complete the online bursary application form
- 4
Upload all required supporting documents, including certified ID, matric results and proof of registration / acceptance
- 5
Submit your application within the annual window (secondary sources indicate roughly 1 September to 30 November)
- 6
Attend assessments or interviews if shortlisted by the Transformation and Development / Learning & Development team
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Certified copy of National Senior Certificate (Matric) results
- 📄 Latest university / university of technology academic record or transcript
- 📄 Proof of registration or acceptance letter from a recognised tertiary institution
- 📄 Proof of household income / financial need
- 📄 Curriculum vitae (CV)
- 📄 Motivational letter
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which fields of study does the TotalEnergies bursary cover?
- The programme supports a range of fields linked to its energy business, including Mechanical, Industrial and Civil Engineering, Finance (Accounting / Tax), Economics, Marketing, Human Resources, Law and Corporate Governance, Health and Safety, Environmental Studies and Logistics / Supply Chain Management.
- What does the TotalEnergies bursary pay for?
- It is a full-cost bursary that covers tuition (including prescribed books and special equipment / stationery), accommodation fees and a monthly stipend, and provides limited private tutorials. The exact rand value is not published officially, so confirm the current value on the live application.
- When do applications for the TotalEnergies bursary close?
- The official TotalEnergies SA site lists the apply link year-round without an explicit date. Secondary sources indicate an annual window of roughly 1 September to 30 November, so verify the exact closing date on the live careers portal before applying.
- How do I apply for the TotalEnergies Bursary Programme?
- Start from the official TotalEnergies SA Learning & Development page and apply through the TotalEnergies careers portal (jobs.totalenergies.com). Create a candidate profile, complete the online form and upload your certified ID, matric results, academic record, proof of registration and supporting documents.
When do 2027 applications open?
TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd (TMSA; administered in-house by the TotalEnergies Transformation and Development / Learning & Development team) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
The last recorded window closed on 30 November 2025. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd (TMSA; administered in-house by the TotalEnergies Transformation and Development / Learning & Development team) before you rely on them.
Check TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd (TMSA; administered in-house by the TotalEnergies Transformation and Development / Learning & Development team)'s official siteNeed help? Contact TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd (TMSA; administered in-house by the TotalEnergies Transformation and Development / Learning & Development team):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 (0) 11 778 2000
Information verified 2025-11-30. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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