Astron Energy is offering a full bursary for 2027 covering tuition, textbooks, accommodation, meals and monthly allowances. South African citizens under 35 with a 70% average, studying engineering, IT, finance, data analytics and related fields, can apply online. Applications close on 26 October 2026 at 12:00 midday, so do not leave it to the last morning.
About the Astron Energy Bursary
Astron Energy is a South African fuel and energy company that supplies petrol, diesel and related products through a national network of service stations and depots. A business like that depends on engineers, finance professionals, data analysts and IT specialists.
The Astron Energy bursary is administered by Excel@Uni, which also provides psycho-social support, light-touch mentorship, academic support in the form of private tutoring, and access to a Work Readiness Programme. That support matters as much as the money, because many first-generation students struggle with more than fees.
The bursary is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students at registered South African institutions, including private colleges and TVETs, as long as the qualification is in a listed field.
What Is Covered
- Tuition fees
- Textbooks
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Monthly allowances
- Psycho-social support from Excel@Uni
- Light-touch mentorship for developing essential skills
- Access to the Work Readiness Programme
- Academic support, including private tutoring
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Who Can Apply
- South African citizen under 35 years old
- Completed Matric
- Studying or intending to study full time toward an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification (Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Honours or Masters) in a listed field
- Studying the qualification level for the first time (not repeating a degree)
- Studying at a registered South African higher education institution, including private colleges, community colleges and TVETs
- Minimum overall average of 70% for the last full academic year
- Not employed full-time
- Listed fields: Data Analytics; Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (BSc or BEng only, not BTech); Information Technology and Computer Science; Accounting, General Finance and Commerce; Financial Information Systems; Internal Audit; Marketing; Risk Management
Required Documents
- Certified ID document
- Certified full tertiary academic records for all years of study
- Certified latest academic transcript or official institution report
- Official university fee statements, plus a lease agreement if you live off-campus
- Proof of other bursaries or NSFAS award, if applicable
- Certified ID documents of your parents or guardians, or death certificates if deceased
- Signed parent or guardian consent form if you are under 18
- Doctor’s letter and EEA1 form if you have a disability
- Motivational letter (1 to 2 pages)
- Comprehensive CV
- All certified documents must be less than 3 months old
How to Apply
- Confirm your qualification is on the list of eligible fields and that your average is at least 70%.
- Get your documents certified. Certification must be less than 3 months old.
- Prepare your motivational letter and CV.
- Open the online application portal using the link below.
- In the field asking how you heard about the bursary, enter “www.zabursaries.co.za”.
- Complete all sections, upload your documents and submit before the deadline.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Astron Energy Bursary 2027 is 26 October 2026 at 12:00 midday. No late applications will be accepted.
Why It Matters
Funding that covers accommodation, meals and tutoring is rare, and it goes to the students who need it most. For a young person from a household without a steady income, a full bursary removes the single biggest reason people leave university before graduating.
The listed fields also line up with where jobs exist: engineering, IT, data and finance. A degree in one of them, backed by a Work Readiness Programme, puts you in a far stronger position than a qualification alone. The portal asks for a long list of certified documents, so start collecting them this week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply if I study at a TVET college?
Yes. TVET colleges, private colleges and community colleges are included, provided the qualification is in a listed field.
Do I need to be a first-year student?
No. Current students can apply too, with a minimum 70% average for the last full academic year.
Is the stipend amount stated?
The monthly allowance amount is confirmed during the application process.
Can I apply for engineering with a BTech?
No. For engineering, only BSc or BEng qualifications are accepted, not BTech.
