Final-year and postgraduate students in future-focused science, technology and commerce fields can apply for the Energy Mobility Education Trust Scholarship 2027. The programme combines comprehensive study funding with equipment, learning resources, mentoring and psychosocial support.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Energy Mobility Education Trust (EMET)
Opportunity type: Undergraduate-final-year and postgraduate scholarship
Study levels: Final-year undergraduate, Honours, Master’s and PhD
Eligible institutions: Wits, UJ, UP, NWU, University of Limpopo and UWC
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Last verified: 21 August 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
Earlier-year undergraduate students and students at institutions outside the six listed universities are not included in this intake. The scholarship targets Black South African students aged 32 or younger whose total household income does not exceed R600,000 per year.
About the sponsor
The Energy Mobility Education Trust develops education and skills linked to South Africa’s green, digital and energy-transition economy. Its scholarship work supports advanced study in STEM and commerce fields, with an emphasis on widening opportunities for young Black South Africans.
What it covers
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Stipend
- Laptop
- Textbooks and learning resources
- Mentorship
- Psychosocial support
Eligible fields
- Accounting and Actuarial Science
- Computer Science and Information Science
- Engineering
- Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
- Science and Technology fields
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be Black as defined by the B-BBEE Act
- Must be 32 years old or younger
- Must enter final-year undergraduate, Honours, Master’s or PhD study in 2027
- Must study an eligible field
- Must study at Wits, UJ, UP, NWU, the University of Limpopo or UWC
- Total household income must be R600,000 per year or less
Documents to prepare
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Full academic transcript on the institution’s letterhead
- Fee statement on the institution’s letterhead
- Proof of university acceptance or registration
- Parents’ or guardians’ proof of household income
- Proof of the applicant’s own income, if applicable
Closing date
30 October 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying from an institution outside the six eligible universities
- Applying before reaching final-year undergraduate level
- Submitting an academic record or fee statement without institutional letterhead
- Leaving out income evidence for a parent, guardian or the applicant
- Waiting until the final day to use the online portal
How this opportunity was verified
Verified on 21 August 2026 against EMET’s scholarship-programme page, the current application portal and the 2027 funding notice. These sources confirm the supported fields, applicant profile, participating universities, funding package and 30 October 2026 closing date.
How to apply
- Open the Energy Mobility Education Trust scholarship portal.
- Create or access your applicant profile.
- Choose the 2027 scholarship application.
- Complete the personal, academic and household-income sections.
- Upload all required documents.
- Review and submit before 30 October 2026.