The Kuehne+Nagel Inzuzo Trust has opened its bursary programme for the 2027 academic year. It funds Black female South African students who are already at university and entering second year, third year or postgraduate studies in Logistics, Transport Economics, Accounting, Financial Management or Information Systems. Funding is paid directly to your institution, shortlisted candidates are interviewed in November and December, and applications close on 18 October 2026.
About the KN Inzuzo Trust Bursary
Kuehne+Nagel is one of the largest logistics companies in the world, with operations in more than 100 countries and a significant South African business in sea freight, air freight, road transport and contract logistics. Its Johannesburg head office sits in Longmeadow Business Park in Edenvale, close to OR Tambo International Airport, at the heart of Gauteng’s freight corridor.
The Kuehne+Nagel Inzuzo Trust is the company’s South African empowerment vehicle. It invests in the education and entrepreneurial development of young South Africans, with a focus on logistics and business fields, as part of its commitment to transforming the sector. The bursary programme eases the cost of tertiary study by paying tuition and related expenses for students who show academic strength, leadership and financial need. First-year students are not funded; the trust backs students who have already proven themselves at university.
Logistics and supply chain management are among the fastest growing career fields in South Africa, driven by e-commerce, port expansion and cross-border trade. A bursary from a global logistics leader is both funding and a foot in the door.
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What Is Covered
- Bursary funding towards tuition fees and related study expenses, paid directly to your university
- Support for undergraduate (second and third year) and postgraduate studies
- Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics
- Diploma in Logistics Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Transport Economics
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
- Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems
- Exact bursary value is confirmed during the application process
Who Can Apply
- South African citizens
- Black female students
- Completed Matric
- Studying full-time towards one of the listed qualifications at a recognised and accredited South African university
- Enrolled for second year, third year or postgraduate studies in 2027 (first-year students will not be funded)
- Minimum overall average of 60 percent in your most recent year of study
- Strong academic record and demonstrated leadership in school, university or community activities
- In financial need
- Students with disabilities are welcome to apply
Required Documents
- Completed KN Inzuzo Trust bursary application form
- Copy of your ID document
- Recent passport-sized photo
- Matric certificate
- Full tertiary academic record from first year onwards
- Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance from your university, on letterhead
- Any high school or university awards for academic, leadership, sport or entrepreneurial achievement
- Signed and stamped letter of reference from a teacher or lecturer (see page 12 of the form)
- Financial statement or quote from the university for tuition, books and accommodation, on letterhead
- Parents’ or guardian’s proof of household income (payslips, affidavit if unemployed, pension slip or SASSA grant proof)
- Parents’ or guardian’s proof of residence
- Detailed CV of no more than four pages
How to Apply
- Confirm you meet every requirement, including the 60 percent average and second-year-or-higher enrolment.
- Download the KN Inzuzo Trust bursary application form.
- Complete the form in full and gather all supporting documents listed above, including your reference letter and a CV of no more than four pages.
- Scan everything into a single clear file.
- Email your application to info.kninzuzotrust@kuehne-nagel.com with the subject line “KN Inzuzo Trust Bursary 2027”.
- Or hand deliver to Busi Mabena, The Kuehne+Nagel Inzuzo Trust, 9 Nguni Drive, Longmeadow West Business Park, Edenvale.
- Submit before 18 October 2026. Keep a copy of your full application for your records. Enquiries: 011 574 7000.
Apply at Kuehne+Nagel Inzuzo Trust
Closing Date
The closing date for the KN Inzuzo Trust Bursary Programme 2027 is 18 October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
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Why It Matters
Thousands of South African students drop out between first and second year, not because they fail but because the money runs out. Bursaries for continuing students are rarer than bursaries for first years, which makes the Inzuzo Trust programme unusually valuable. It targets exactly the moment when many capable young women are forced to leave university.
The trust also focuses on fields where South Africa has a shortage of qualified professionals. Logistics, transport economics and financial management graduates are in demand at freight forwarders, retailers, ports and mining houses. Being funded by Kuehne+Nagel gives you a recognised name on your CV and a natural first employer to approach when you graduate. Interviews take place in November and December 2026 and awards are announced in January 2027, in time for registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can first-year students apply for the KN Inzuzo Trust Bursary 2027?
No. The trust only funds students entering second year, third year or postgraduate study in 2027. You need at least one full year of university results with a 60 percent average.
Is the bursary open to all provinces?
Yes. You can study at any recognised South African university. Hand deliveries go to Edenvale in Gauteng, but email applications are accepted from anywhere in the country.
How much does the bursary pay?
The trust helps with tuition fees and related study expenses, paid directly to your institution. The specific amount depends on your costs and is confirmed during the application process.
Does the bursary come with a job at Kuehne+Nagel?
The bursary does not include a guaranteed job. It is, however, run by the company’s own trust in fields directly relevant to its business, which makes bursary holders well positioned for graduate and internship openings at Kuehne+Nagel and across the logistics sector.
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