South African students who intend to pursue university or other qualifying tertiary studies in 2027 can apply for the Astron Energy bursary, which offers comprehensive financial support that covers qualifying costs.
Recipients can also receive academic tutoring, mentorship, psychosocial support and a work-readiness programme designed to prepare them for the workforce.
The deadline for applications is 12:00 midday on Monday, 26 October 2026. Qualified students should review the eligibility criteria and compile the required supporting documents before they submit their application.
Astron Energy Bursary 2027: Overview Table
Bursary detailInformation
Bursary providerAstron Energy
Funding year2027
Application statusApplications open, according to supplied advert
Fields of studyEngineering, IT, Finance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Marketing, Financial Information Systems and Data Analytics
Funding coverageFull-cost bursary, subject to the sponsor’s terms
Study modeFull-time
CitizenshipSouth African citizens
Age under 35
Minimum academic average70% for the last full academic year
Closing date26 October 2026
Closing time12:00 midday
Application methodOnline
What Does Astron Energy Bursary Cover?
The Astron Energy bursary is a full-cost funding opportunity designed to assist students in covering the costs of tertiary studies.
The supplied bursary information states that the package covers:
- tuition fees: funding for approved tertiary studies
- textbooks: financial support for study materials
- accommodation: assistance with board
- food and monthly allowances: provision for living expenses during studies
- psychosocial support: additional help for personal and academic challenges
- mentoring: support for building essential skills
- work-readiness programme: preparation for employment opportunities
- academic support: private tutoring for qualified recipients.
Applicants should carefully review the bursary agreement to confirm the funding agreements, payment structures and any costs that are not covered by the bursary.
Fields of Study for Astron Energy Bursary
The bursary is available to students who intend to pursue full-time qualifications in the following fields.
1. Engineering
Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical Engineering are available to applicants who intend to pursue a BSc or BEng qualification. BTech qualifications are not eligible, according to the advert.
2. Information Technology
The advert lists Information Technology and Computer Science as study fields.
3. Finance and Commerce
Accounting, General Finance and Commerce are available to students.
4. Internal Audit
Internal Audit students can apply for the bursary, subject to the general eligibility criteria.
5. Risk Management
Risk Management students can apply for the bursary.
6. Marketing
Marketing is included as an approved field of study.
7. Financial Information Systems
Students who intend to pursue Financial Information Systems should confirm that their qualification is approved by the sponsor.
8. Data Analytics
Students who intend to pursue Data Analytics can apply for the bursary, subject to the general eligibility criteria.
Who Can Apply for the Astron Energy Bursary 2027?
Applicants should confirm that they meet the required criteria before they complete the bursary application form.
General eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
- be South African citizens
- be younger than 35 years of age
- be pursuing or intend to pursue a full-time qualification
- be applying for their qualification level for the first time (they may not repeat a degree, honours qualification or equivalent level of study)
- be studying or intend to study at a tertiary institution that is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), as stated in the supplied advert
- have attained an average academic performance of at least 70% for the last full academic year.
The advert states that the bursary covers qualifications ranging from diplomas and advanced diplomas to degrees and postgraduate studies, subject to the approved fields of study and the sponsor’s requirements.
Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that an applicant will receive the bursary. The application process and the sponsor’s requirements should be reviewed.
What Documents Are Required To Apply?
Astron Energy requires supporting documents to verify the personal details, academic performance and other factors of the applicants.
Note: The supplied application instructions specify that certified documents must be less than three months old and that multiple documents should be combined into a single file if they are required for one upload.
Documents required from all applicants
The following documents should be prepared by all applicants:
- certified copy of a valid South African identity document
- one-to-two page motivation to be selected
- recent certified copy of parent or guardian’s South African ID or death certificate, if applicable
- comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV).
Current tertiary students
Undergraduate, honours and master’s students who studied in 2026 should prepare the following documents:
- certified full tertiary academic records of all years of tertiary study, if applicable (combine documents for multiple institutions)
- certified copy of the latest official academic transcript or June 2026 academic report
- certified copy of a valid Grade 12 certificate
- 2026 university fee statements (include lease agreement if living in off-campus housing)
- certified copy of 2026 proof of registration.
The supplied instructions make references to a police affidavit in cases where a student was not schooling. Applicants should follow the instructions in the online form if this applies to them.
Matric students and those taking a gap year after Matric
Matric students and those taking a gap year after completing Matric should prepare the following documents:
- certified final Grade 11 year-end report (with official school stamp).
- certified Grade 12 Term 2 report (with official school stamp).
Tertiary gap-year students
Applicants who previously studied at a tertiary institution but will be taking a gap year should prepare the following documents:
- certified copy of a valid Grade 12 certificate.
- certified copy of the latest official academic transcript, if applicable.
The supplied instructions also make reference to a police affidavit where relevant to explain why a student was not studying.
Master’s and PhD applicants
Master’s and PhD applicants should submit a recommendation letter from their supervisor. The advert identifies this document as a compulsory application for these applicants.
Optional supporting documents
The following documents may be submitted where applicable:
- bursary agreement, funding letter or offer from another bursary or NSFAS
- Department of Employment and Labour’s EEA1 form and a doctor’s letter, if applying under the disability-related documentation provisions specified in the supplied advert
- 2027 acceptance letter (include provisional acceptance, if applicable)
- signed consent form by parent or legal guardian, with a certified copy of the parent’s or legal guardian’s proof of identity, if applicable and as specified in the supplied instructions.
Applicants younger than 18 years of age must submit a signed consent form and a certified copy of the parent’s or legal guardian’s proof of identity, as specified in the supplied instructions.
What Happens If You Are Shortlisted?
The supplied application instructions specify that shortlisted applicants who receive provisional acceptance must submit the following documents:
- certified copy of a valid Grade 12 certificate
- proof of registration at the applicant’s institution for 2027.
The bursary will only be awarded after the student has registered at their institution. Applicants should ensure that they make careful and appropriate financial arrangements because the bursary will be conditional upon the registration with the institution.
How to Apply for the Astron Energy Bursary 2027
Applicants must apply for the bursary through the online application portal.
Application link: Apply for the Astron Energy Bursary 2027
Follow these steps:
- Open the application portal.
- Read the instructions and bursary conditions carefully.
- Confirm that the qualification that the applicant intends to pursue is available in one of the listed fields of study.
- Prepare the documents that are required for their category of applicants.
- Complete each section of the application form.
- Upload the required supporting documents in the specified format.
- Review the application to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
- Submit the application before the closing date and retain a copy of the submission.
The application instructions warn that incomplete applications and applications with misrepresentations will be disregarded. Ensure that all documents are accurate and that academic results and personal details are consistent with the supporting documents.
Application deadline
The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday on Monday, 26 October 2026.
Applicants should avoid submitting their application on the closing date because certification, scanning and combining of multiple documents may take time.
The supplied instructions specify that applicants who have not heard back from the sponsor by 31 January 2027 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Important Bursary Conditions
Applicants should carefully review the bursary conditions before they submit their application.
Work-back obligation
The supplied advert specifies that recipients of the bursary must work back for every year of the bursary. Students who do not satisfy the work-back requirement may be required to repay the value of the benefits that they received, including interest charges, in accordance with the bursary agreement.
Applicants should request further details from the sponsor regarding the work-back arrangement, including the calculation of the service period and the options if suitable employment is not available.
Full-time study and employment
The advert states that if an applicant or awardee is found not to be studying full-time or has paid employment, their bursary contract or offer may be terminated and they will be required to refund benefits that have been paid.
Applicants should carefully review these conditions and seek clarification from the sponsor if their circumstances could affect their eligibility.
Bursary agreement
Applicants who are successful in their application will be required to sign an agreement provided by the sponsor. Before they sign the agreement, accept the award, pay registration fees or make any other financial commitments on the basis of this funding, applicants should carefully review the agreement.
About Astron Energy
Astron Energy is a petroleum products supplier in Southern Africa that has more than 800 service stations, according to the company information supplied in this article.
The company has a crude oil refinery in Cape Town, a lubricant manufacturing plant in Durban and terminals in Southern Africa. The bursary programme is part of the company’s commitment to skills development and socio-economic transformation.
Learn more about the company by visiting its official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Astron Energy Bursary 2027 close?
The closing date for the bursary is Monday, 26 October 2026, at 12:00 midday.
What is the minimum academic average?
Applicants must have an average of at least 70% for the last full academic year, according to the supplied eligibility criteria.
Can first-year students apply?
The bursary information includes those who intend to pursue a qualification in 2027. Applicants should review the documents that are required for their academic status by visiting the online form.
Does the bursary cover accommodation and food?
The supplied information identifies tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, food, monthly allowances, psychosocial support, mentorship, work-readiness training and private tutoring as benefits.
Can engineering students studying towards a BTech apply?
The supplied advert specifies BSc or BEng qualifications for Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical Engineering and excludes BTech qualifications.
When will applicants receive feedback?
The supplied instructions specify that applicants who have not heard back by 31 January 2027 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Where can I apply?
Applications are submitted through the Astron Energy bursary application portal.
Sources and Verification
This article is based on the supplied 2027 Astron Energy Bursary application information and the linked bursary portal.
- Astron Energy Bursary 2027 application portal
- Astron Energy official website
The eligibility criteria, benefits, document checklist, closing date and other conditions described in this article are based on the supplied application information. Applicants should carefully review the portal before they submit an application because changes may be made.
The value of the bursary, the work-back arrangements and any exceptions to the conditions described in this article should be confirmed with the sponsor.
Editorial Note
EDU PAGE publishes informational articles to assist South African students in understanding bursaries, education opportunities and application processes. We are not the bursary provider and do not award funding or select recipients.
We endeavour to present the supplied requirements clearly, retain relevant application links and encourage readers to confirm important details with the relevant organisation before they make financial or other decisions.
Corrections and Updates
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