BASF South Africa Trust Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
BASF South Africa Trust Bursary 2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER β BASF
German chemical company, BASF SE, was founded in 1865 and is currently the biggest chemical producer in the world. The BASF Group is located in 80 countries across the world, including throughout Europe, North and South America, Australia, Asia and Africa. The Group has been active in Africa for 90 years and has over 1000 employees on the African continent.
The companies key industries include agriculture, health care, construction, automotive, textiles and plastics sectors.
ABOUT THE BASF BURSARY PROGRAMME β FIELDS COVERED
The BASF South Africa Trust is inviting students to apply for their
bursary
programme, for the
2025 academic year
.
Bursaries will be awarded to
Black (African, Coloured and Indian) female students
, for studies within the following fields:
Chemistry
Engineering
Sciences
The aim of the bursary is to support the advancement of women in science, within the country therefore Black females with strong academic records and financially disadvantaged backgrounds, are encouraged to apply.
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View our other
Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships
here
.
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Science Bursaries and Scholarships
here
.
View our other
Bursaries OPEN for application
here
.
MORE ABOUT THE BASF BURSARY PROGRAMME β EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION
The full cost bursary will provide full cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation and a monthly stipend.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after certified copies of 2024 academic records are submitted (due 10 January 2025, via email to: basf_za_trust@outlook.com).
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 BASF Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASF 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 female
You must be Black (African, Coloured and Indian: in terms of the BBBEE codes)
You must be studying towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
You must be studying at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
You must have completed your 1st year of study and be entering your 2nd or higher year of study in 2025
You must be in financial need and meet the
NFSAS funding criteria
You must have a strong academic record
You must NOT have a criminal record in any country
You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary, scholarship, grant or other funding (except for NSFAS funding)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BASF BURSARY
Students who meet the eligibility requirements may apply via email to:
basf_za_trust@outlook.com
(Insert the words β
BASF Bursary 2025
β in the email subject line).
Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application β students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your email (the submission of these documents is compulsory β if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
ID document (certified copy)
Matric certificate/ results (certified copy)
Full academic record, including most recent results (certified copy)
Parent or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, audited financial statements if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant or pension if applicable) (certified copies)
Curriculum Vitae
(maximum 3 pages)
Essay on the following topic:
βThe current and future state of my field of study, how I will contribute when I graduate, and why I should receive financial support to study in this field.β
(12pt font, 1.5 line spacing in Microsoft Word or PDF, 2 pages)
Note: documents must be submitted in PDF format.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE BASF BURSARY
10 January 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted β 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 BASF South Africa Trust directly:
Tel: 011 203 2400
Email: basf_za_trust@basf.com
Please do NOT contact BASF 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 October 2024.
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.
What's Covered
See description details.
Eligibility Criteria
See description details.
Application Requirements
See description details.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Feb 09, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
Engineering
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-7E1C7AC6