ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Schneider Electric is an international company specialising in energy management and digital automation. Schneider Electric is a provider of solutions for power and control, critical power, energy efficiency, automation and renewable energy from plant to plug.
ABOUT THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Schneider Electric is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies, within the following STEM fields (BSc / BEng / BEngTech / BScEng):
- Computer  Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Informatics
- Information Systems
- Mechatronics
- Software Engineering
MORE ABOUT THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & OTHER BENEFITS
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: full tuition fees, accommodation, books and a living allowance. Students will be assessed based on their financial need, to ensure they have all the resources needed to study.
Bursary recipients may also receive the following benefits:
- access to mentorship programs that provide guidance, support, and insights from experienced professionals in the field.
- ability to join career development workshops and training sessions designed to enhance skills and prepare students for the job market.
- chance to partake in vacation work during the winter vacation period (June/July), to gain practical experience and a chance to apply knowledge in real-world settings.
- chance to connect with industry professionals and potential future employers through networking events, seminars, and conferences, to allow students to build valuable relationships and expand their professional network.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC 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 studying towards a degree qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
- You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study (or postgraduate studies in exceptional circumstances)
- You must be studying at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%, if in your 1st or 2nd year of study
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%, if in your 3rd year of study
- You must have a proven financial need
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Schneider Electric Bursary Application 2025
(Reference number: 0098HW)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Full academic record/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance at University (on institutions letterhead)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of financial need (proof of household income)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BURSARY
15 February 2025 (extension).
(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 Schneider Electric directly:
Contact page: https://www.se.com/za/en/work/support/customer-care/contact-schneider-electric.jsp