Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) Bursary 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – VWSA

Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA), formed in 1946, produces components for the entire Volkswagen Group at its Uitenhage plant, as well as producing the popular VW Polo and Cross Polo. VWSA is owned by the subsidiary company Volkswagen Aktiengessellschaft (VWAG) in Germany, who is also South Africa’s biggest German investment.

The company has become the Eastern Cape’s biggest private employer and has thus built enduring relationships communities across South Africa.

VWSA has launched numerous projects with their “Volkswagen for Good” initiative, including: Literacy for Kwa-Nobuhle which helps to ensure that the children of Uitenhage learn to read fluently by the age of 10; the Show of Hands volunteer programme whereby VWSA employees and their families volunteer for various causes; The Children of VW Bursary which allows children of VW employees who have good grades, to attend top schools in the area as well as attend extra Mathematics and Science lessons; Young Entrepreneurs Programme which helps shape the mind of kids aged 7 to 15, by teaching them about entrepreneurship.
 

ABOUT THE VWSA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within these fields (at Undergraduate or Honours level):

  • Accounting
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Finance
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Logistics
  • Marketing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Public Relations
  • Purchasing
  • Supply Chain
  • Software Development

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 VWSA Bursary.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE VWSA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, OTHER BENEFITS & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, books, stationery, accommodation, meals, as well as a laptop for study purposes.

Bursary recipients will also have the opportunity to partake in vacation work, receive mentoring and development, as well additional study support.

Candidates will undergo the following before final selection is made: screening, shortlisting, an interview and psychometric assessments. Candidates will be required to sign an agreement provided by VWSA.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 31 November 2023 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VWSA 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 or have completed Matric
  • You must achieve a bachelor’s pass with a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric
  • You must be studying or registered to study full-time, towards an Undergraduate or Honours qualification in one of the fields of study listed above (the bursary does NOT cover Masters or Doctoral studies)
  • You must be registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level, if currently studying
  • Preference will be given to candidates in line with VWSA’s transformation/ employment equity objectives and requirements

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE VWSA BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: VWSA Bursary Application 2024

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the VWSA Bursary.
 

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance at an institution, for the 2024 academic year
  • Students currently in Matric: Grade 12 Term 2 Report AND Grade 11 Final year Report (with official school stamp)
  • Students currently studying: most recent official academic transcript (certified copy) AND 2023 Official University Fee Statements (if residing in off-campus accommodation, include your lease agreement)
  • Students taking a gap year: Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (listing your work experience and background)
  • Motivational letter stating why you should be selected to receive the bursary award (1 to 2 pages) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • Parents or guardian’s ID documents or death certificate if deceased (recent certified copy)
  • Students under 18 years old: a signed consent form completed by parent or legal guardian AND a certified copy of their ID document

Note: certified documents must be less than 3 months old. If you have multiple documents for 1 submission, they must be combined into a single file.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE VWSA BURSARY

30 October 2023 (at 12:00).
(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 ExcelAtUni (the administrators for this bursary) directly:
Email: hello@excelatuni.com
Tel: 079 013 5203
Contact page: https://excelatuni.com/contact-us/
Or use the chat support function on the application page.
 

Please do NOT contact ExcelAtUni or VWSA 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 September 2023.

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.