ASTRON ENERGY 2023 BURSARY SCHEME

admin November 9, 2022

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Apply for the Astron Energy 2023 Bursary Scheme

DEADLINE: 21 November 2022

About The Company

Astron Energy is a leading supplier of petroleum products in Southern Africa, with a vast network of over 850 service stations which makes us the second largest fuel retail network in South Africa. Astron Energy plays a key role in the South African energy sector as well as in the broader economy. According to a 2019 Economic Impact Assessment, Astron Energy’s contribution to South Africa’s GDP was R48.9 billion (1%) and we supported a total of 72,052 direct and indirect jobs, or 0.5% of the country’s total employment.

About The Astron Energy Bursary Scheme

The bursary scheme forms part of Astron Energy’s commitment to skills development, meaningful socio-economic transformation, and the country’s broader development agenda.

The sponsorship offers the following:

Full bursaries to attend ANY registered higher education institution covering tuition, textbooks, accommodation, food, and other approved necessities.
On-going psycho-social support provided by Excel@Uni.
Light-touch mentorship for developing essential skills imperative for personal and professional growth.
The goal is to fund students in the following faculties: Commerce, Science, Engineering & Built Environment

About The Bursary

The bursary scheme forms part of Astron Energy’s commitment to skills development, meaningful socio-economic transformation, and the country’s broader development agenda.

The sponsorship offers the following:

Full bursaries to attend ANY registered higher education institution covering tuition, textbooks, accommodation, food, and other approved necessities.
On-going psycho-social support provided by Excel@Uni.
Light-touch mentorship for developing essential skills imperative for personal and professional growth.
The goal is to fund students in the following faculties: Commerce, Science, Engineering & Built Environment

Required Documents

The following documents are required:

Certified ID
Proof of Income (combine into one document/scan for all household members, incl. SASSA & affidavits)
Grade 11 end-year report (with school stamp)
Grade 12 term-2 school report (with school stamp)
Latest Official Transcript
Matric Certificate (certified by commissioner of Oaths or police station)

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be under 35 years of age.
Applicants must be South African citizens.
Applicants must be pursuing a FULL-TIME qualification (Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Masters, Etc)
Applicants must be pursuing their qualification-level for the first time (ie, not repeating a degree, honours, etc)
Applicants must be pursuing a qualification or intending to pursue a qualification at any tertiary institution registered with DHET and SAQA. (This includes private/community colleges and TVETS)

How To Apply

Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form. Be sure to read every section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate.

Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
Please ensure that you attach ALL of the Required Documents
Closing date for application type:
- Astron Energy 2023 Bursary closes: Monday, November 21, 2022 at 12 midday
Bursary allocation year for application type:
- Astron Energy 2023 Bursary will be allocated for the 2023 academic year

It is your responsibility to apply for entrance for your intended course and university and to ensure that you are able to meet the entrance requirements stipulated for your course.

Please ensure that you complete all the sections of this application form.

Please select the correct funding opportunity when completing your application.

You will receive a confirmation e-mail once your application is received.

You will be advised if your application is unsuccessful. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews.

For applicants under the age of 18, to comply with POPI regulations a signed consent form completed by your parent/legal guardian along with a certified copy of their proof of identity is required.

You can download the guardian consent form by clicking HERE.