Schneider Electric Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY COVER?

Schneider Electric is inviting students to apply for their Academic Merit Bursary Programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies, within following STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or Automation fields.

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WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, full university accommodation/ private accommodation up to a capped amount, meal allowance and textbook allocation.

Students will be assessed based on their academic merit, to ensure that academically talented students receive funding.

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 Schneider Electric Bursary.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC 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, by birth
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be entering your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of study in 2027
• You must be studying or have been accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• Current Matric students:
  • you must have achieved a minimum average of 70% in Mathematics, in your Matric June 2026 results
  • you must have achieved a minimum average of 70% in Physics, in your Matric June 2026 results
  • you must have achieved a minimum average of 60% in English, in your Matric June 2026 results
• Current university students: you must have achieved a minimum average of 65% average
• You must have a proven financial need

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Schneider Electric Bursary Application 2027
(Reference number: 127195)

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

All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application. The bursary management team will assess each application and provide feedback each step of the way.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY?

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

• Introduction Cover Letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• ID document
• Full academic record/ transcripts, including the latest results
• University Transcript (if currently studying)

Note: all documents must be compiled into a single document to upload in your application.

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY?

None – applications will close when suitable candidates have been selected.

(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 Schneider Electric directly:
Contact page: https://www.se.com/za/en/work/support/customer-care/contact-schneider-electric.jsp

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

WHAT DOES SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC DO?

Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy technology, helping businesses, industries, and communities improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability through advanced electrification, automation, and digital solutions. The company develops innovative technologies that optimise energy use across homes, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, data centres, infrastructure, and power networks. Its comprehensive portfolio includes electrical distribution equipment, industrial automation systems, energy management software, smart building solutions, and renewable energy technologies designed to support the transition to a more sustainable future.

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