ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDERS – MUTFSCO & BASF
German chemical company, BASF SE, was founded in 1865 and is currently the biggest chemical producer in the world. The BASF Group is located in 80 countries across the world, including throughout Europe, North and South America, Australia, Asia and Africa. The Group has been active in Africa for 90 years and has over 1000 employees on the African continent.
The companies key industries include agriculture, health care, construction, automotive, textiles and plastics sectors.
ABOUT THE MUTFSCO & BASF BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Mangosuthu University of Technology Former Student Christian Organisation (MUTFSCO), in partnership with BASF, is inviting students to apply for the Black Women in Science Bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to Black female students, for Semester 1 / Semester 2 studies within the following fields:
- Chemistry
- Engineering
- Â Sciences
MORE ABOUT THE MUTFSCO & BASF BURSARY PROGRAMME EXPENSES COVERED
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: full tuition fees, books, laptop, accommodation, food 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 MUTFSCO & BASF Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MUTFSCO & 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 a Black female
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2025
- You must be studying or be registered to study at an accredited institution in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must be in financial need and meet the NSFAS income criteria
- You must NOT be receiving any other bursary or scholarship awards
- You must NOT have a criminal record
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MUTFSCO & BASF BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: MUTFSCO & BASF Bursary Application 2025
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 (certified copy)
- Academic record and statement of results, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (recent payslips if employed, bank financial statement or sworn affidavit if self-employed or unemployed)
- Motivational essay, focusing on the following: “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” (2 pages, 12pt font, 1.5 line spacing, in Microsoft Word or PDF format) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)
Applications must be submitted via email to: mutfsco@gmail.com
(Insert the words “MUTFSCO BASF Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE MUTFSCO & BASF BURSARY
5 February 2025 (at 16:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Mangosuthu University of Technology Former Student Christian Organisation (MUTFSCO) directly:
Email: mutfsco@gmail.com