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Apply for the Siemens Bursary 2025 to gain comprehensive support for your Engineering or Technology-related degree, build invaluable skills, and ignite your career in a globally respected company.
Introduction
Siemens, a global leader in industry and technology, is committed to nurturing talented students who will shape the future of engineering, innovation, and sustainable development. By offering this bursary, Siemens invests in ambitious young minds eager to excel in fields like Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering. This opportunity not only covers essential study costs but also includes practical exposure through vacation work, ensuring that graduates enter the workforce ready to innovate.
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Fields Covered by Siemens Bursary
Siemens seeks to support students in STEM fields critical to modern industry. The bursary covers:
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy and Light Current) (BEng or BSc)
- Electronic Engineering (BEng or BSc)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Mechatronics) (BEng)
These qualifications align with the company’s focus on scarce skill areas and preparing students for a dynamic, tech-driven future. For similar funding, explore our Engineering Bursaries, IT Bursaries.
What the Bursary Covers and Selection Process
The Siemens Bursary covers one academic year of study, addressing key educational costs. It does not cover outstanding debt. Bursary recipients will gain valuable practical experience through vacation work at Siemens, where they can apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world projects.
Shortlisted applicants will participate in virtual video interviews. If you’re not contacted, consider your application unsuccessful. This rigorous selection ensures that chosen candidates are passionate, skilled, and aligned with Siemens’ vision of innovation and excellence.
Eligibility Requirements
Before applying, ensure you meet these criteria:
- South African citizen, 18 to 25 years old
- Unemployed and either in Matric (2024) or completed Matric
- Accepted or intending to register full-time in one of the listed engineering or technology fields in 2025
- Studying at an accredited South African tertiary institution
- Minimum level 5 for English, Pure Mathematics, and Physical Science in Matric
- Minimum overall average of 65% in your current academic year
- Passionate about Engineering and Technology
- No current financial sponsorship (no NSFAS or other bursaries)
- Meet your institution’s registration requirements
- Preference given to candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds
How to Apply for the Siemens Bursary
Apply online at: Siemens Bursary Application 2025 (Reference number: 435520)
When asked how you heard about this bursary, enter “www.onlinebursaries.co.za”.
Required Documents:
- Certified ID copy
- Grade 11 final and Matric trial results if currently in Matric, or Matric certificate if completed Matric
- Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution
- Full tertiary academic record if studying
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter describing why you deserve the bursary and how you’ll contribute to your chosen field
Closing Date
31 January 2025.
Submit your application on time; late submissions won’t be accepted.
Contact Information
For queries, contact Siemens directly via their Web Contact Form.
Conclusion
The Siemens Bursary opens doors for aspiring engineers and tech-savvy professionals ready to influence South Africa’s industrial future. By covering essential study costs and providing hands-on experience, Siemens ensures that graduates are well-equipped to tackle the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving world.
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About the Bursary Provider – Siemens
Founded in 1847, Siemens is a German conglomerate and Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company, with a rich heritage in electronics, electrical engineering, and innovation. Operating across the automation, digitalization, and electrification value chain, Siemens leads advancements in energy, industry, infrastructure, and healthcare. Siemens South Africa, with over 150 years of presence on the continent, is committed to fostering local talent and sustainable growth. By offering bursaries to students in scarce skill fields, Siemens invests in individuals who will shape the future of technology and industry in South Africa and beyond.
