CHIETA Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
CHIETA Bursary South Africa 2021 – 2022
ABOUT THE COMPANY – CHIETA
The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA) was established by the Skills Development Act (1998) and began operating in 2000. CHIETA was established in order to assist with skills development within the chemical industries sector, as well as to guarantee that required skills are identified and addressed by SETA initiatives and the sector.
The statutory body has the vision of providing education and training to the chemical industries sector that is in line with global standards.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The CHIETA bursary programme is intended for deserving students pursuing their studies in the sub-sectors of: Pharmaceuticals; Base Chemicals; Surface Coatings; Speciality Chemicals; Petroleum; Fertilisers; Explosives; Glass and Fast Moving Consumer Goods.
The following fields of study will receive preference when bursaries are awarded:
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science
Biochemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Biomedical Technology
Polymer Technology
Operations Management
Pharmacy
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION
The bursary award will cover the cost of tuition fees, to a maximum value of R76 000/ annum for undergraduates and R80 000 for postgraduates. Any balance of funds not spent on tuition fees, can be used to cover the cost of prescribed books and other study related expenses up to the maximum amount.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback by 31 March 2019 at the latest, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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):
South African citizen
Between 16 and 35 years old
Completed Matric
Studying full time within one of the aforementioned fields of study
Studying at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Download and complete the
CHIETA Bursary Application Form
(.pdf)
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 be disregarded):
ID document (certified copy)
Matric final results (certified copy)
Latest tertiary statement of results, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
Proof of tertiary registration
Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies)
Parents/ guardians proof of income (salary slip if employed/ pension slip if on pension: certified copy/ sworn affidavit if unemployed)
Motivational letter (why you should be awarded a bursary and why you are applying)
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
bursary@chieta.org.za
(Insert the words “CHIETA Bursary Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE
28 February 2019.
(Applications submitted after this date 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 CHIETA directly:
Contact People: Mahlatse Xinzi/ Princess Moumakoe
Tel: 011 628 7000
Email: bursary@chieta.org.za
What's Covered
See description details.
Eligibility Criteria
See description details.
Application Requirements
See description details.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Feb 07, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
Engineering
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-7253627B