Siemens Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE SIEMENS BURSARY COVER?

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

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within these fields (which have been identified as “scarce skills” qualifications):

  • BSc / BEng Electrical Engineering (Heavy and Light Current)
  • BSc / BEng Electronic Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering: Technology
  • BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Mechatronics)
  • Bachelor in Computer Science and Information Technology

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WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE SIEMENS BURSARY?

Bursary recipients will be required to perform vacation work at Siemens.

Applicants who satisfy the bursary requirement criteria will be contacted by Siemens for a virtual video interview. Students who pass the interview process will then be awarded a bursary. Please note that if you have not been contacted, your application was not successful.

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 Siemens Bursary.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SIEMENS 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):

Current Matric students:

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be between 18 and 25 years old
  • You must be unemployed
  • You must be from a disadvantaged background
  • You must be currently in Matric
  • You must have achieved a minimum of level 6 for English
  • You must have achieved a minimum of level 6 for Pure Mathematics
  • You must have achieved a minimum of level 6 for Physical Science
  • You must be intend on study full-time, towards one of the qualifications listed above, in 2027
  • You must been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must NOT be receiving any other funding (including bursary or NSFAS)

Current University students:

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be from a disadvantaged background
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for the 2026 academic year
  • You must be studying full-time, towards one of the qualifications listed above
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must NOT be receiving any other funding (including bursary or NSFAS)

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE SIEMENS BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at:

Applicants will be required to Register an account before they can Login and apply.

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

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE SIEMENS BURSARY?

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Grade 11 final results and Matric trial results (August/ September), if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance to study at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
  • Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SIEMENS BURSARY?

Not confirmed.

(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 Siemens directly:
Contact page: https://www.siemens.com/za/en/general/contact.html

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

WHAT DOES SIEMENS DO?

Siemens AG is a global technology company headquartered in Munich, Germany, with a history dating back to 1847 when it was founded by Werner von Siemens. Today, the company develops innovative technologies that support digital transformation, intelligent infrastructure, industrial automation, and sustainable mobility. Its solutions help manufacturers, utilities, governments, and businesses improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability through advanced software, automation systems, electrification technologies, and digital services.

Siemens South Africa (Pty) Ltd is the local subsidiary of Siemens AG and has maintained a presence in Southern Africa for well over 160 years, with the company’s history in the region dating back to the 1860s. Operating across multiple industries, Siemens South Africa delivers technologies and services for manufacturing, energy infrastructure, buildings, transportation, healthcare, and digital industries, supporting economic growth and infrastructure development throughout the region.

Today, Siemens operates in more than 190 countries and continues to invest in digitalisation, industrial software, artificial intelligence, smart infrastructure, and automation technologies. The company is recognised as one of the world’s leading engineering and technology organisations, helping customers accelerate their transition towards more efficient, connected, and sustainable operations.

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This bursary listing was last updated in July 2026.

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