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Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) Bursary South Africa 2026

 

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) Bursary South Africa 2026


ABOUT VWGA

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA), formed in 1946, produces components for the entire Volkswagen Group at its Uitenhage plant, as well as producing the popular VW Polo and Cross Polo. VWGA is owned by the subsidiary company Volkswagen Aktiengessellschaft (VWAG) in Germany, who is also South Africa’s biggest German investment.

The company has become the Eastern Cape’s biggest private employer and has thus built enduring relationships communities across South Africa.


FIELDS COVERED BY THE VWGA BURSARY PROGRAMME

The Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies within these fields:

  • Engineering (Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering)
  • Finance (BCom Finance / Bachelor of Accounting Science / BCom Strategy Development / Strategy Management)
  • Logistics / Supply Chain Management / BCom Logistics and Transport
  • Marketing (BCom Marketing / Digital Marketing / Marketing and Communication)
  • Quality / Polymer Technology

EXPENSES COVERED BY THE VWGA BURSARY PROGRAMME

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, books, stationery, accommodation, meals, as well as a laptop for study purposes.

Bursary recipients will also have the opportunity to partake in vacation work, receive mentoring and development, as well additional study support.

Candidates will undergo the following before final selection is made: screening, shortlisting, an interview and psychometric assessments. Candidates will be required to sign an agreement provided by VWGA.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 28 November 2025 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

After graduation, students will be obligated to work-back for every year of funding provided by VWGA.


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VWGA BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying full-time towards an Undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above (the bursary does NOT cover Masters or Doctoral studies)
  • You must be registered or registering for studies at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have achieved a Bachelor’s Pass with a minimum average of 70% in Matric
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level
  • You must NOT be employed on a full-time basis
  • Preference will be given to students from Designated Groups, in line with VWGA’s Transformation objectives and Employment Equity Plan


HOW TO APPLY FOR THE VWGA BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: VWGA Bursary Application 2026

Enter “www.coursecouch.blogspot.com” in the field asking how you heard about the VWGA Bursary.


Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Full Tertiary Academic Records (for all years of tertiary study, even if at multiple institutions) (certified copy) or police affidavit stating why you were not schooling
  • Most recent / June 2025 Official Academic Transcripts (or official institution report) (certified copy) or police affidavit stating why you were not schooling
  • 2025 Official University Fee Statements
  • Lease agreement if living in off-campus accommodation)
  • 2025 Proof of Registration (if studying in 2025) (certified copy) or police affidavit stating why you were not schooling
  • Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (listing your work experience and background)
  • Motivational letter stating why you should be selected to receive the bursary award (1 to 2 pages) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • If funded by another bursary/ NSFAS: bursary agreement/ letter/ offer
  • If disabled: Dept. of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Diagnosis Letter by Doctor
  • Parents or guardian’s ID documents or death certificate if deceased (certified copy)
  • Students under 18 years old: a signed consent form completed by parent or legal guardian AND a certified copy of their ID document

Note: certified documents must be less than 3 months old. If you have multiple documents for 1 submission, they must be combined into a single file.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE VWGA BURSARY

19 September 2025 (at 14:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)


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