Sappi 2022 Bursaries and Scholarships

Sappi awards a number of bursaries each year based on our annual skills audit and business needs.  Our bursary scheme is intended to cater for talented and innovative young South African citizens.  It is a talent-based approach where applicants who meet the minimum criteria are invited to a selection interview.

• Table of Content
• About Sappi
• Bursaries and Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Bursaries and Scholarships
• Requirements for Bursaries and Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Bursaries and Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Bursaries and Scholarships

Sappi Bursaries and Scholarships is fully funded.

Requirements for Bursaries and Scholarships Qualification

School leavers or university students between 18 - 25 years old who are studying or intending to study full time at any South African accredited university in one of the following fields:

• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Industrial Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Mechatronics
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science – Forestry and Wood Science
• National Diploma – Pulp and Paper
• National Diploma in Forestry 

In addition, you are required to have:

• South African citizenship
• An average of 70% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy), 70–80% in Physical Science and 60% in English and
• Qualifying points for entrance at the university or acceptance confirmation

Current university results will be considered for undergraduate students.  Note that preference will be given to learners with an average of 75% and above in Mathematics and Physical Science.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Sappi website.