ECST General Bursaries

• 50% bursary (3 awards): Year 1 R45,000; Year 2 R42,500; Year 3 R37,500; total R125,000
• 20% bursary (2 awards): Year 1 R18,000; Year 2 R17,000; Year 3 R15,000; total R50,000

Conditions

• The bursary applies to the Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering for the duration of the programme and is reviewed annually.
• Recipients must pass all modules to keep the bursary.
• Deferral or withdrawal forfeits the bursary, as does a breach of the ECST code of conduct.
• The bursary is not redeemable for cash, not transferable and cannot be reinstated once forfeited.
• Where RPL or credits are granted, the bursary applies only to the modules needed to complete the qualification.
• Recipients take part in academic support if required, and may be asked to act as ambassadors or work back.
• Recipients consent to ECST using their photograph, name and testimonials in promotion.
• Students may apply for several bursaries but hold only one at a time.

Closing date: four weeks before the start of the intake. The Electrical Engineering programme page lists a 23 February 2027 intake.

1. Confirm that you meet ECST's admission requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering.
2. Complete the Future Students bursary application form online.
3. Submit the supporting documents listed.
4. Apply before the closing date, four weeks before the start of the intake.

• Certified sponsor or guardian ID
• Sponsor or guardian's most recent three months of payslips and bank statements
• CV
• Three-minute motivational video

Awards combine academic performance and individual merit, directed to applicants most likely to benefit from and contribute to the programme.