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The Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary 2027 intake is open to South African-born citizens who are Grade 12 learners or full-time tertiary students in approved engineering, IT, finance and supply chain fields. The closing date is 12 November 2026, and applications are made through the Mercedes-Benz jobs portal only; emailed applications are not considered. Citizens of other African countries, including Nigeria, do not meet the citizenship rule.
What the bursary covers
- Tuition fees, meals, accommodation and stationery.
- A stipend.
- Vacation work experience at Mercedes-Benz in East London.
- Study at a university of your choice. Conditions apply to each benefit.
Eligibility and selection criteria
| Applicant type | What is required |
|---|---|
| Everyone | South African-born citizen; studying or planning to study in an approved field |
| Grade 12 learner | Overall average of at least 70%, with at least 65% in Mathematics and/or Physical Science where the chosen field requires it |
| Tertiary student | Average of at least 65% in the latest semester results; first-year students are preferred |
| Preference | Residents of the Eastern Cape and children of Mercedes-Benz South Africa employees |
Approved fields of study
| Area | Fields listed |
|---|---|
| Technology | Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Software Development |
| Engineering | Industrial, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Metrology |
| Science | Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering (BSc) |
| Business | Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics |
| Other | Human Kinetics and Ergonomics |
Document checklist
- CV in PDF format.
- Certified copy of your ID document.
- Grade 12 learners: certified third-term Grade 12 results.
- Tertiary students: your most recent full academic record plus your matric certificate.
- The completed questionnaire. An unfinished questionnaire disqualifies the application.
How to apply, step by step
- Check that your field of study is on the approved list above.
- Get your ID and results certified and scan them with your CV as PDFs.
- Open the official Mercedes-Benz posting for the 2027 intake and use the apply button.
- Complete every questionnaire and upload every document before 12 November 2026. Late and incomplete applications are not considered.
- If you hear nothing within six weeks, treat the application as unsuccessful. Use [email protected] for queries only, not for applications.
Common reasons applications fail
| Mistake | How to avoid it |
|---|---|
| Applying by email | Use the apply button on the official posting |
| Missing questionnaire | Finish all of it before uploading |
| Uncertified documents | Get ID and results certified first |
| Field not on the list | Check the approved fields before you apply |
Not a South African citizen? Where to look instead
Nigerian and other African students who do not meet the citizenship rule can compare other funded routes on KPvisas.
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