Fields of Study Eligible for the BASF Bursary:
- Chemistry
- Engineering Sciences
What the Bursary Covers:
This is a full-cost bursary, which will cover the following expenses:
- Tuition Fees
- Textbooks
- Accommodation
- Monthly Stipend
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the bursary:
- South African citizen
- Female
- Black (African, Coloured, and Indian) as per BBBEE codes
- Studying towards a qualification in Chemistry or Engineering Sciences
- Studying at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
- Completed 1st year of study and entering 2nd year or higher in 2025
- In financial need and meet NSFAS funding criteria
- Strong academic record
- No criminal record
- Not receiving any other bursary, scholarship, grant, or funding (except for NSFAS funding)
How to Apply:
There is no formal application form for this bursary. To apply, students need to submit an email application with the required documents. Here’s how to apply:
- Email Application:
- Send an email to basf_za_trust@outlook.com with the subject line: “BASF Bursary 2025”.
- Required Documents:
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate/results
- Certified copy of your full academic record, including your most recent results
- Proof of your parent or guardian’s income (latest payslips if employed, audited financial statements if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant or pension if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum 3 pages)
- Essay (see topic below):
- Essay topic: “The current and future state of my field of study, how I will contribute when I graduate, and why I should receive financial support to study in this field.”
- Formatting: 12pt font, 1.5 line spacing, and a 2-page limit in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Important: All documents must be submitted in PDF format.
CLOSING DATE: 10/01/2025