BASF SE, a renowned German chemical company founded in 1865, is the largest chemical producer in the world. The BASF Group operates in 80 countries, including throughout Europe, North and South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa. Active in Africa for 90 years, BASF employs over 1,000 people on the continent.
The company’s key industries include agriculture, healthcare, construction, automotive, textiles, and plastics sectors.
About the BASF Bursary Programme – Fields Covered
The BASF South Africa Trust invites Black (African, Coloured, and Indian) female students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2025 academic year. Bursaries are available for studies in the following fields:
- Chemistry
- Engineering
- Sciences
The bursary aims to support the advancement of women in science in South Africa. Black females with strong academic records and financially disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
More About the BASF Bursary Programme – Expenses Covered & Selection
This full-cost bursary covers:
- Tuition fees
- Textbooks
- Accommodation
- Monthly stipend
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after submitting certified copies of their 2024 academic records (due by 10 January 2025, via email to [email protected]).
Eligibility Requirements for the BASF Bursary
To apply, you must meet these criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be female
- Be Black (African, Coloured, or Indian, as per BBBEE codes)
- Be studying towards a qualification in one of the listed fields
- Be enrolled at a recognized and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
- Have completed your 1st year of study and be entering your 2nd or higher year of study in 2025
- Be in financial need and meet NSFAS funding criteria
- Have a strong academic record
- Have no criminal record in any country
- Not be receiving any other bursary, scholarship, grant, or funding (except for NSFAS funding)
How to Apply for the BASF Bursary
Students meeting the eligibility requirements can apply via email to [email protected] (use “BASF Bursary 2025” as the email subject line).
Note: There is no application form; simply submit the documents listed below.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents with your email:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate/results (certified copy)
- Full academic record, including the most recent results (certified copy)
- Parents’ or guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips if employed, audited financial statements if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant or pension if applicable) (certified copies)
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)
- Essay on the following topic: “The current and future state of my field of study, how I will contribute when I graduate, and why I should receive financial support to study in this field.” (12pt font, 1.5 line spacing in Microsoft Word or PDF, 2 pages)
Note: Documents must be submitted in PDF format.
Closing Date
10 January 2025 – make sure to apply before this date to be considered.
Contact Details
For any queries related to this bursary programme, contact the BASF South Africa Trust directly:
- Tel: 011 203 2400
- Email: [email protected]