National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) Bursary2024 / 2025 for South African students

Bursary Provider:National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
Academic Year:2024 / 2025
Type:Postgraduate bursary
Closing Date:09 February 2024

National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) offers bursary programme towards further studies in 2024 / 2025 for South African students.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) invites eligible South African citizens to apply for their Masters and PhD Bursary programme for the 2024 academic year. The bursaries cover studies in fields aligned with NERSA’s regulatory mandate, focusing on the electricity, piped-gas, and petroleum pipelines industries.

Bursary Coverage:

The bursary covers the following expenses:

  • Registration fees.
  • Tuition fees.
  • Prescribed books.

The total value of the bursary will be determined by a financial means test.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. South African citizen.
  2. Intending to pursue a Masters or PhD Degree in the specified fields in 2024.
  3. Accepted to study at a South African University or University of Technology.
  4. Strong academic record.
  5. Demonstrate potential for academic success.
  6. From a previously disadvantaged background.
  7. Financial need.
  8. Not in receipt of any other bursary funding.
  9. Interested in a career in the energy sector.

How to Apply:

Submit clear copies of the following documents:

  • ID document (certified copy).
  • Full tertiary academic record of the highest qualification completed (certified copy).
  • University or University of Technology acceptance letter (on institution’s letterhead).
  • Dissertation topic and an abstract.
  • Motivational letter (approximately 500 words).
  • Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies).
  • Parents or guardians household proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant or pension if applicable).

Application Submission:

OR

  • Post: The National Energy Regulator of South Africa Human Resources Department PO Box 40343 Arcadia Pretoria 0007

OR

  • Hand delivery: Physical address: NERSA Offices Kulawula House 526 Madiba Street Arcadia Pretoria 0007

Applications must be marked for the attention of Ms Lena Rankhumise.

Important Dates:

  • Closing Date: 9 February 2024.
  • Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted. Apply before the closing date to ensure consideration.

For more information, visit the NERSA website. Good luck with your application!