To support the advancement of women in science, the BASF South Africa Trust offers full cost bursaries to black female South Africans (in terms of the BBBEE codes – See below ) who are financially disadvantaged and who have, strong academic records. The bursary will provide for the following expenses: Tuition fees, Textbooks, a Monthly stipend and Accommodation. The bursary is only available from the second year of study (i.e. studying for the second or third year in 2025).
The BASF South Africa Trust Bursary Requirements and Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying. (Please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to the application not being considered):
- South African citizen
- Black female student
- Registered to study in one of the aforementioned fields of study
- From a financially disadvantaged background (meet NFSAS funding requirements)
- Have a strong academic record
- Studying at a recognized University and University of Technology in South Africa
- Applicants should have no criminal record in any country
- Except NSFAS funding, applicants should not have received another scholarship, bursary, grant, etc for the 2025 academic year
How to Apply and Application Details:
Please ensure all required documents are submitted to be eligible for a bursary
• A CV (max 3 pages)
• A 2-page essay (Microsoft Word/PDF format; 12pt font with 1.5 line spacing) you have written on: “he current and future state of my field of study, how will contribute when I graduate, and why I should receive financial support to study in this field.”
The following additional certified documents are required:
➢ Matric results and certified academic record.
➢ Certified ID document
➢ Parent/guardian proof of income (pay slip, audited financial statements, sworn affidavit for self-employed or unemployed parent/guardian)