Ingrain Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – INGRAIN

Ingrain is one of Africa’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality starch and glucose ingredients, utilising non-GMO maize as their primary raw material.

Ingrain supplies local and international markets, forming an integral part of the supply chain for a diverse range of industries. Their products are used in food (including baking, beverages, brewing, coffee and creamers, confectionery and general food) and industrial applications (including paper and building materials).

In 2020, Barloworld completed the purchase of Tongaat Hulett Starch (THS), which was subsequently rebranded Ingrain. However, the companies history dates back to 1919, when The African Products (Pty) Ltd was established.
 

ABOUT THE INGRAIN BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED

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

Bursaries will be awarded for BEng undergraduate degree studies, within the following fields:

• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics

Through their bursary programme, Ingrain is committed to growing future talent within South Africa.
 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

 

MORE ABOUT THE INGRAIN BURSARY

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, textbooks and accommodation (where applicable).

The bursary will NOT provide cover for any outstanding fees.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 15 November 2025 and will be invited to attend an interview. If you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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 Ingrain Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INGRAIN 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 between 18 and 34 years old
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying towards a BEng degree, within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be in your 1st to 3rd year of study
• You must be studying at a public University or University of Technology in South Africa
• You must NOT be receiving funding from another bursary scheme
• You must be unemployed
• You must have proven financial need and lack the financial means to pay for your studies
• Students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INGRAIN BURSARY

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: Recruitment@ingrainsa.com
(Insert the words “Unemployed Youth Bursary” 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 supporting 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 (clear copy)
• Academic transcripts (clear copy)
• Curriculum Vitae

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE INGRAIN BURSARY

25 September 2025.
(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 Ingrain directly:
Email: Recruitment@ingrainsa.com
 

Please do NOT contact Ingrain 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 August 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.