Shell Bursary South Africa 2026

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE SHELL BURSARY COVER?

Shell is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for final year studies within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields.

Bursaries will cover tuition fees, from September to December 2026.

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 Shell Bursary.

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WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SHELL 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 studying towards a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related qualification
• You must be in your final year of study
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for 1st semester or previous year for year modules
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited public university or public TVET college in South Africa
• You must NOT be receiving NSFAS funding or another full bursary (partial bursary holders can be considered)
• You must have outstanding study fees
• You must be from a disadvantaged/ underprivileged background

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE SHELL BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Shell Bursary Application 2026

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

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE SHELL BURSARY?

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

• ID document (certified copy)
• Latest academic transcript
• University/ TVET acceptance letter
• Motivational letter to support your application

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SHELL BURSARY?

25 September 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?

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

WHAT DOES SHELL DO?

Shell is a global energy company operating across a broad range of energy and related businesses. Its activities include Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals and Products, Renewables and Energy Solutions, and Trading and Supply. The company explores for and produces oil and natural gas, supplies fuels and lubricants, manufactures chemicals and petroleum products, and is also developing lower-carbon energy solutions such as renewable power, hydrogen, biofuels and carbon capture.

In South Africa, Shell has a long-established presence in the energy sector. Its downstream activities include retail and commercial fuels, lubricants, aviation and marine fuels, as well as a nationwide network of Shell-branded mobility and convenience sites. Shell Downstream South Africa currently operates around 580 company- and dealer-owned Mobility & Convenience sites, alongside its lubricants and commercial fuels businesses.

Shell provides fuels, lubricants and related products to customers across a variety of industries, including transport, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, construction, aviation and marine. Its lubricants business supplies products for vehicles, machinery and industrial applications, while its commercial fuels activities serve businesses and other large-scale customers.

Shell’s South African business is also undergoing a significant ownership transition. In July 2026, Shell South Africa Holdings announced an agreement to sell its equity interest in Shell Downstream South Africa (SDSA) to ADNOC Distribution. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in 2027. Shell has stated that the Shell brand will continue to be present in South Africa through brand-licensing arrangements, while customers will continue to have access to Shell fuels and lubricants.

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This bursary listing was last updated in September 2026.

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