CHIETA Industrial Futures Bursary (Unemployed Bursaries)

• Tuition fees based on the official statement of account, up to a maximum of R76 000 per year for undergraduate studies.

• Application window for the 2026/2027 cycle: opened 30 January 2026.
• Closed 27 February 2026 at 15:00; late applications are not considered.
• Applicants who have not heard from CHIETA by 30 April 2026 should treat their application as unsuccessful.

1. Confirm you are an unemployed South African aged 16 to 35 with the required matric results and an acceptance at a public tertiary institution or TVET college.
2. Gather certified copies of your documents (certified copies must not be older than 6 months).
3. Complete the online application form on the CHIETA portal at ims.chieta.org.za before the closing date.
4. Wait for feedback; if you have not been contacted by 30 April 2026, the application is unsuccessful.
5. If awarded, provide proof of registration from the institution before signing the bursary contract.

Queries: [email protected] or 087 357 6623. CHIETA's anti-fraud line is 0800 333 120.

• Certified copy of South African ID, not older than 6 months.
• Certified copy of final Grade 12 results or highest qualification.
• Certified proof of registration from a public tertiary institution before contract signing if awarded, not older than 6 months.
• Most recent proof of household income.
• Certified copies of parents' or guardian's ID documents, not older than 6 months.

Applications are approved at CHIETA's discretion within the available budget. Selection considers academic potential and financial need, with priority for Chemical Engineering and qualifications in high-demand occupations identified in the CHIETA Sector Skills Plan.