SAPREF Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SAPREF

SAPREF (South African Petroleum Refinery) is a well-established company in South Africa’s energy sector, with a long history of producing essential fuel and petroleum products for the local market. Operating one of the country’s major refineries, SAPREF plays a vital role in supporting industry, infrastructure, and economic growth.

SAPREF is committed to developing future skills by supporting education and creating opportunities for young South Africans to enter technical, engineering, and business-related careers through its bursary and development initiatives.
 

ABOUT THE SAPREF BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

SAPREF is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards the following qualifications:

  • Chemical Engineering (BSc Eng)
  • Environmental Science (BSc)
  • Finance / Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Human Resources Management (BCom)
  • Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering (BSc Eng)
  • Mechanical Engineering (BSc Eng)

 

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MORE ABOUT THE SAPREF BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

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 SAPREF Bursary.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAPREF BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary (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 have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be entering your 1st or 2nd year of study in 2026
  • You must be studying or have been accepted to studying at a mainstream public university in South Africa (the bursary will NOT fund studies at private institutions)
  • You must have a strong academic record

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SAPREF BURSARY

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: recruitmentapply@sapref.com
(Insert the words “SAPREF Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.
 

Submit clear copies of the following documentation along with your email application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate
  • Latest statement of results, if currently studying
  • Proof of University registration/ acceptance (on tertiary letterhead)
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SAPREF BURSARY

12 February 2026.
(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 SAPREF directly:
Email: recruitmentapply@sapref.com
 

Please do NOT contact SAPREF 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 January 2026.

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.