Bigen is excited to invite passionate and ambitious South African students to apply for its prestigious Bursary Programme for the 2025 academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring engineers to receive financial support and professional development from a leading African infrastructure development group. If you’re pursuing a degree in engineering and want to be part of innovative projects that drive social and economic growth, this bursary could be your gateway to success!
About the Bursary Provider – Bigen
Bigen is a renowned black-owned African infrastructure development group with a strong presence in South Africa, Mauritius, and regional offices throughout Africa. With over 50 years of experience, Bigen focuses on creating sustainable engineering solutions in key sectors such as Agriculture, Education, Energy, Health, Mining, Real Estate, Transportation, and Water. Their goal is to drive social and economic growth by addressing critical infrastructure needs across the continent.
About the Bigen Bursary Programme – Fields Covered
Bigen is inviting South African students to apply for its 2025 Bursary Programme, aimed at supporting future engineers in the development of their careers. The bursary is available for students pursuing Engineering degrees aligned with Bigen’s services, which include environmental, financial, institutional, and technical services.
This bursary programme seeks to cultivate young talent and empower students to play a vital role in Bigen’s mission to develop sustainable infrastructure solutions across various industries.
Bursary Coverage and Benefits
The Bigen Bursary will cover the following expenses for successful applicants:
- Tuition fees
- Registration fees
- Required books and materials
Note: The bursary does not cover accommodation or residential fees.
In addition to financial support, bursary recipients will enjoy several key benefits:
- Paid vacation work opportunities
- Regular communication and updates from Bigen
- Invitations to attend Bigen corporate functions
- Participation in the Bigen Young Professionals Forum
Eligibility Requirements for the Bigen Bursary
To be considered for the Bigen Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be enrolled in an Engineering degree program at a recognized and accredited South African university
- Achieve a minimum average of 70% in your first year of study or a minimum average of 65% in your second or third year of study
- Not be receiving any other bursary funding or support from NSFAS
- Demonstrate leadership acumen
How to Apply for the Bigen Bursary 2025
Interested students must submit their applications online via the Bigen Bursary Application 2025 portal.
Required Documentation
Ensure you submit clear copies of the following documents with your application:
- Certified copy of your ID document or Smart ID card
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Full academic records to date
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format)
Incomplete applications or missing documents may lead to disqualification.
Closing Date
The application deadline for the Bigen Bursary is 20 September 2024. Make sure to submit your application before this date to be considered. Late applications will not be accepted.