Armscor Bursary

Armscor Bursary South Africa 2026 ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ARMSCOR Armaments Corporation of South Africa (known as ARMSCOR) was established in 1968 as an arms production company. Today, Armscor are the South African Department of Defence’s (DOD) arms procurement agency. Not only does Armscor provide services to the DOD, but they also service the South African Government and other stakeholders across Africa. ABOUT THE ARMSCOR BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED Armscor, partnered with the Defence industry, is inviting inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year . Bursaries will be awarded for studies in fields that align with the future needs of the defence industry, including the following fields: Aeronautical Engineering Biochemistry / Chemistry and Physics Computer Science / Information Technology (IT) / Cyber Security / AI Electronics / Electrical Engineering Human Kinetics & Ergonomics Science Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering Physics & Astrophysics Naval Engineering / Marine Engineering The Armscor Bursary Scheme aims to address the lack of critical skills in science and engineering skills, of the defence industry. The company invites students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, to apply for funding. ** RELATED BURSARIES ** View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Science Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here . MOREABOUT THE ARMSCOR BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed books, accommodation, meals, living allowances and vacation work (where available). www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Armscor Bursary. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this time, please consider your application as unsuccessful. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARMSCOR BURSARY Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizen You must be currently in Matric (in 2025) or have completed Matric You must have achieved a minimum of levels 5, 6, and 7 in Mathematics, Physical Science and English in Matric You must be studying or intend on studying full time, towards a qualification within one of the fields listed above, in 2026 You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised public tertiary institute within South Africa You must have a strong academic record You must have proven financial need, with a combined household income of NOT more than R1 million per year You must be interested in pursuing a career within the defence industry You must be from a previously disadvantaged background HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ARMSCOR BURSARY Download and complete the Armscor Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Armscor bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy) Matric Mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy) Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy) Full academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy) Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates if deceased (certified copies) Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or employment letter if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit if an informal trader/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable/ death certificate if deceased) Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following documents: Final Matric results (certified copy) Proof of University acceptance or registration Student number Fees statement, if currently at tertiary level Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways: – Email: bursaries@armscor.co.za (Insert the words “ Armscor Bursary Application- Full Qualification Name” in the email subject line). – Post: Senior Manager: Learning & Organisation Development Armscor LTD Private Bag X337 Pretoria 0001 Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit the following documents before the bursary is awarded: Matric final results/ certificate (certified copy) Proof of acceptance or registration at University (on institutions letterhead) Student number Fees statement, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead) CLOSING DATE FOR THE ARMSCOR BURSARY 26 February 2026. (Applications submitted after these dates will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.) CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Armscor directly: Contact person 1: Thulisile Sibeko Tel: 012 428 2456 Email: ThulisileS@armscor.co.za Contact person 2: Tsogo Moeketsi Tel: 012 428 3105 Email:TsogoM@armscor.co.za Please do NOT contact Armscor if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/ This bursary listing was last updated in November 2025. SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.

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