Skip to main content

Sappi Bursary

 




Sappi is a popular company that produces and sells commodity paper products, pulp, dissolving pulp and forest and timber products in Southern Africa. On their website they describe themselves as a global renewable resource company that uses every part of the tree to make every day more sustainable. This should provide you with a clear conscience. 


In order to be ELIGIBLE you should fall into the following points:


 You should be someone leaving school or a university studentbetween 18 and 25 years old, are intending to study or are studying (respectively) full time at any South African accredited university. If you do fall into this criteria then you may be eligible for their bursary. Furthermore you should be studying in one of the below fields:
 
  •  Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering 
  •  
  •  Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering 
  •  
  •  Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
  •  
  •  Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
  •  
  •  Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
  •  
  •  Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics
  •  
  •  Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Forestry and Wood Sciences
  •  
  •  National Diploma - Pulp and Paper
  •  
  •  National Diploma in Forestry. 
Other requirements are that you must have:

  •  South African citizenship 
  •  an average of 70-80% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy), 70-80% in Physical science, and 60% in English, and
  •  a qualifying APS score for entrance at the university, or acceptance confirmaton. 
  
Your current university results  will be considered if you are an undergraduate student.Please note they say that preference will be given to learners with an average of 75% and above in Mathematics and Physical Science. 

When To Apply 


Their applications are open every year from 1 June to 30 September. To add on if you meet the minimum requirements, they may be will invite you to a selection interview. 

How To Apply 


So you meet the minimum requirements and want to apply, here are the ways in which you can do that:

Online


Labels:

Popular posts from this blog

First-Year Survival Guide to Wits University: What Every Fresher Needs to Know

Starting university at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) is exciting, intimidating, and very different from high school. Many first-year students struggle not because they are incapable, but because no one explains how university actually works . This guide breaks down what to expect academically, how systems like Ulwazi, Moodle and student email really function, where to get help when things go wrong, and the most common mistakes first-years make at Wits, s o you can avoid them. Whether you’re a fresher or a parent trying to understand the transition, this guide is your practical starting point. 1. Academic Expectations at Wits: How University Differs from School One of the biggest shocks for first-year students is that Wits expects independence from day one . Key differences from high school: No one checks if you attend lectures No reminders if you miss deadlines Lecturers do not chase students You are expected to manage time, notes, and revision yourself ...
Read more

5 Legit Online Survey Websites

 5 Online Survey Websites that I recommend There is a lot of websites that allow you to get paid for providing your opinion. These websites use surveys to provide companies and advertisers with information they need. Before I delve into the websites , let us first understand what an online survey is. It simply is the online version of a survey. If you're still lost a survey is structured questionnaire that your audience completes. In this case it would be over the internet. Now that we understand what an online survey is. Let us get to the reason why your even reading this, the websites. These are websites I've used in the past and that I think are good to great for online surveys. 5 Online survey websites i recommend : This will be a descending list... Just so you know none of the link are affiliate links. 5. Respondent Pretty much as the name says you will be responding to questions relating to certain fields. On the website it directly says " Respondent is the best plac...
Read more

Shopping & Retail at Wits University – Your 2026 Campus Guide

Wits University offers a range of on-campus shops, eateries, service providers, bookstores, cafes and ATMs across Braamfontein and Parktown campuses. These outlets make everyday life easier for students who want to grab food, study supplies, banking services, or quick essentials without leaving campus. Here are the: Braamfontein Campus Map , Parktown Campus Map 1. Food & Beverage Outlets A. Braamfontein Campus East & Matrix Building These retail options are clustered around the Matrix Student Centre,  a central hub for food, banking, and retail services: Jimmy’s Express – Halaal fast food in the Matrix. Chinese Lantern – Quick Asian-style meals. Sausage Saloon – Fast snacks and comfort food. Kara Nichha’s – Vegetarian and casual meals. Xpresso  – Budget-friendly cafe for coffee, pastries, light meals. Lurio Café – Afrofood – African-inspired cafe dishes. Planet Savvy (Solomon Mahlangu House) – Offers Halaal food options. Vida E Café (Wits A...
Read more