BASF South Africa Trust Bursary 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE BASF BURSARY COVER?

The BASF South Africa Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to Black female students, for Undergraduate and Honours studies within the following fields:

  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Sciences (excluding Medical Sciences and Economic Sciences)

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WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE BASF BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide full cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation and a monthly stipend.

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 BASF Bursary.

WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE BASF BURSARY COVER?

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to provide additional information. Candidates may also be invited to attend an interview. If you do not receive any feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.

WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE BASF 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 female
  • You must be Black in terms of the BBBEE codes (African, Coloured and Indian)
  • You must be currently in Matric (in 2026) or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards an Undergraduate or Honours qualification, within one of the field of study listed above (the bursary will NOT fund Masters or PhD studies)
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must be in financial need, with a combined household income of NOT more than R630 000 per annum
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must NOT have a criminal record
  • You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary or scholarship funding for 2027

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE BASF BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: BASF Bursary Application 2027

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

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE BASF 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)
  • Matric certificate/ results (certified copy)
  • Full academic record, including most recent results (certified copy)
  • Proof of university acceptance
  • Parent or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, audited financial statements if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant or pension if applicable) (certified copies)
  • Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE BASF BURSARY?

15 January 2027 (current tertiary students).

22 January 2027 (current Matric students).

(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 BASF South Africa Trust directly:
Email: basf_za_trust@outlook.com

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

WHAT DOES BASF DO?

BASF SE is a German multinational chemical company with a history dating back to 1865. Today, the company is one of the world’s leading chemical producers, supplying products and solutions to a wide range of industries.

BASF has an international presence spanning numerous countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia and Africa. The company has also maintained a presence on the African continent for decades, supporting customers and businesses through its range of chemical products, technologies and services.

The BASF Group serves a diverse selection of industries, including agriculture, healthcare, construction, automotive, textiles and plastics. Its products and technologies are used in many everyday applications, as well as in industrial processes and specialised manufacturing.

Through its operations, BASF contributes to sectors that rely on chemical innovation to develop products, improve production processes and address changing environmental and technological requirements.

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This bursary listing was last updated in September 2026.

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