SKF 2022 Golelo Trust Mechanical Engineering Bursary for Female South African Graduates

The Golelo Trust aims to advance the education and economic development of Black women in South Africa by providing educational bursaries for the study of mechanical engineering at tertiary level. Bursaries will be awarded to Black Women students with proven academic performance and personal circumstances deserving of support.  

Applications for bursaries will considered for study at any accredited South African university or university of technology offering degrees or technical diplomas in mechanical engineering in the Gauteng Province.

• Table of Content
• About SKF
• Golelo Trust Mechanical Engineering Bursary
• Aim and Benefits of Golelo Trust Mechanical Engineering Bursary
• Requirements for Golelo Trust Mechanical Engineering Bursary Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Golelo Trust Mechanical Engineering Bursary
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About SKF

There’s a lot we all take for granted. We’re counting on trams, subway trains and buses to take us through our cities safely and sustainably. We trust water treatment facilities to supply us with fresh water, and the food industry to safeguard us from allergens and bacteria. We expect wind farms to keep our lights on, and cars to be electric. There are a million other every day needs to satisfy – and a planet to take care of.  In a world shaped by population growth, urbanization, digitalization and environmental concerns, industrial reality is the true challenge. And ... continue reading

Golelo Trust Mechanical Engineering Bursary

Aim and Benefits of Golelo Trust Mechanical Engineering Bursary

The bursary includes:

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Book fees
• Residence fees
• Monthly cash allowance for meals/ transport/ miscellaneous study expenses.

Requirements for Golelo Trust Mechanical Engineering Bursary Qualification

• Applicants must be Black (African, Indian, Coloured) Female South African citizens with a valid ID number.
• Applicants should be deserving of financial assistance and not be in receipt of any other bursaries.
• Applicants should have successfully completed their first year of academic studies*.
• Applicants invited to attend an interview must be willing to undergo psychometric testing.

The bursary will be awarded subject to the condition that the candidate’s end of year results of the first year do not differ substantially from the results presented during the application process.  Golelo Trust reserves the right to withdraw the offer of a bursary if the results are substantially weaker than the academic performance presented during the application process. 

Interview date, Process and Venue for Golelo Trust Mechanical Engineering Bursary

Bursaries are provided for an academic year, could be extended based on academic performance. The bursary will be awarded subject to the condition that the candidate’s end of year results of the first year do not differ substantially from the results presented during the application process. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply for a bursary, please complete the attached application form and submit to [email protected] by the closing date. 

For more details, visit SKF website.