Zutari Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE ZUTARI BURSARY COVER?

Zutari is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

10 bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following Engineering fields:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering

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WHAT EXPENSES & BENEFITS DOES THE ZUTARI BURSARY COVER?

The bursary award will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, textbooks and accommodation on campus.

Bursary recipients will also receive the following benefits: mentorship opportunities, peer networking and industry insights.

Students will also have access to the companies graduate and bursar network for extra support.

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 Zutari Bursary.

WHAT ARE THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE ZUTARI BURSARY?

Bursary recipients will be required to partake in vacation work at Zutari, whereby they will work in various areas relating to their field of study.

Once students have graduated, they are required to enter in to the Zutari graduate recruitment process, whereby they will be placed in a graduate role – graduates will complete one year of work for each year of bursary funding received.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS & RENEWAL OF THE ZUTARI BURSARY?

Academic performance will be reviewed in June and in November each year, after receiving students exam results. Students will then continue to receive funding if their results are satisfactory, however students who do not satisfy the minimum requirements will have their funding placed on hold, until results improve.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to panel interviews. Candidates will then be selected based on 4 main criteria: academic performance, field of study, financial need and interview score.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE ZUTARI 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 currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate degree in one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited institution in South Africa
  • Current Matric students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% AND a minimum of level 7 for Mathematics and Physical Science
  • Current 1st year students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
  • Current 2nd year students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
  • Current 3rd year students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
  • You must be creative, passionate about engineering and passionate about making a positive impact in Africa
  • Preference will be given to students from designated groups within South Africa

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE ZUTARI BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Zutari Bursary Application 2027

Applicants will be required to Create an Account before they can Login and apply.

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

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE ZUTARI 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 or passport
  • Matric students: Grade 11 final results AND Matric latest results (certified copies)
  • University students: Matric certificate AND full tertiary academic record (certified copies)
  • Curriculum Vitae (read our tips on how to create a CV and CV templates)
  • Proof of fee statement, if currently studying

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE ZUTARI BURSARY?

31 August 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Zutari directly:
Email: earlytalent@zutari.com

Please do NOT contact Zutari if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES ZUTARI DO?

Zutari is a leading engineering consultancy and infrastructure advisory firm that partners with clients to deliver sustainable solutions across the built environment. The company was established following the separation of Aurecon’s African business from the wider Aurecon Group, with the transition culminating in a new identity as Zutari in July 2020.

The name Zutari was inspired by Swahili, combining concepts associated with creativity, innovation and value. It reflects the company’s commitment to developing practical, people-centred engineering solutions while balancing technical excellence with forward-thinking design. Today, Zutari provides multidisciplinary engineering, project management and advisory services, helping shape resilient infrastructure, transport networks, energy projects, water systems and buildings throughout Africa and internationally.

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This bursary listing was last updated in August 2026.

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