AECI: Bursaries 2024

We recognise the importance of higher education and are dedicated to providing opportunities for deserving students to reach their full academic potential. Our bursaries are more than just financial aid — they represent our belief in each student’s potential to succeed. 

Our bursary program offers financial support to cover: your tuition fees, textbooks and accommodation expenses. Recipients also gain access to valuable mentorship opportunities, networking events, opportunities to complete vacation work requirements and industry insights.

Fields of study:

AECI is excited to announce that we are offering exclusive bursaries to students studying in these fields!

• Mining Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Industrial Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering - Process Control
• Control Engineering
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Data Science
• Information Security (Cybersecurity)
• Software Engineering
• Automation
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Agricultural Science
• Food Science
• Soil Science
• Crop Science
• Accounting /Accounting Science
• Human Resource Management
• Logistics Management
• Marketing and Communications
• Project Management

Selection Criteria:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2024
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must NOT have a criminal record