HENSOLDT South Africa: Bursary 2024

HENSOLDT South Africa is inviting South African students to submit applications for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2024.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 20 October 2023

Bursaries are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies in priority fields, particularly in engineering and technical disciplines. The following fields are covered:

For Undergraduate Studies:

1. Electronic Engineering (BEng) with an interest in embedded software/firmware.
2. Computer Engineering (BEng) with an interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
3. Computer Science (BSc).
4. Mechanical Engineering (BEng) with an interest in fine mechanical design and optics.
5. Mechatronics Engineering (BEng) with an interest in control systems.

For Postgraduate Studies:

1. Electronic Engineering (MEng) with an interest in radar and signal processing.
2. Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (MEng) with an interest in control systems.

A total of 10 bursaries will be awarded, with 8 for undergraduate studies and 2 for postgraduate studies.

Expenses Covered: The bursary will cover various expenses, including tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, student accommodation, and a monthly allowance. After completing their studies, bursary recipients will be required to work at HENSOLDT for one year for each year of funding received. Undergraduate students will also be required to participate in holiday work, while postgraduate students will need to perform project-related work at HENSOLDT. The bursary may also include internships at HENSOLDT during and after studies.

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the HENSOLDT Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• You must be studying one of the undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications listed above.
• For Electronic Engineering (BEng) and Computer Engineering (BEng) students, you must be entering your 3rd or 4th year (final year) of study in 2024.
• Computer Science (BSc) students must be entering their 3rd year of study in 2024.
• Mechanical Engineering (BEng) and Mechatronics Engineering (BEng) students must be entering their 3rd year of study in 2024.
• For Electronic Engineering (MEng) and Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (MEng) students, you must be entering your Master’s level of study in 2024.
• Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

How to Apply: To apply for the HENSOLDT Bursary, eligible students need to submit the following documents via email to recruitment@hensoldt.net:

1. Full academic record.
2. Proof of registration for 2024.
3. Curriculum Vitae.

No formal application form is required; applicants need only submit the listed documents. Please include your preferred bursary in the email subject line (e.g., “Electronic Engineering (BEng) Bursary”).