Engineering students specialising in electronics or computer engineering can apply for the Etion Create Bursary Programme 2027. Two bursaries are available for eligible South African university students who have completed their second or third year of study.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Etion Create
Opportunity type: Engineering bursary
Study year: 2027
Fields: BEng Electronics and BEng Computer Engineering
Number of awards: Two
Eligible year of study: Students who have completed second or third year
Application method: Online through the Etion Create careers page
Closing date: 16 October 2026
Last verified: 23 August 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
The programme is aimed at students already progressing through an eligible engineering degree. It is not a first-year bursary for new university entrants.
Successful bursars must be available for vacation work during 2027. Shortlisted applicants are expected to attend interviews in November 2026.
About the sponsor
Etion Create is a South African engineering and technology company that designs and manufactures advanced electronic, embedded and digital solutions. Its bursary programme helps develop future engineering talent in fields aligned with the company’s technical work.
What it covers
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed textbooks
- Accommodation
- Meal vouchers
The award covers the 2027 academic year from January to December.
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must have completed Matric with Mathematics and Science
- Must be studying BEng Electronics or BEng Computer Engineering
- Must have completed second or third year of the qualification
- Must be registered at a recognised and accredited South African university
- Must be available for vacation work during 2027
Documents to prepare
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Full academic record or transcripts
- Registration or acceptance letter
- Recent invoice showing annual study fees
- Current CV
Closing date
16 October 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for an engineering qualification outside Electronics or Computer Engineering
- Applying before completing the required second or third year
- Uploading an incomplete academic transcript or an outdated fee invoice
- Failing to select the bursary opportunity on the careers page
- Submitting after 16 October 2026
How this opportunity was verified
Last checked on 23 August 2026 using Etion Create’s current careers page and the current 2027 bursary notice. The intake covers two awards in Electronics or Computer Engineering, includes vacation work during 2027 and closes on 16 October 2026.
How to apply
- Open the Etion Create careers page.
- Select the current bursary programme listing.
- Complete the online application with accurate study and contact information.
- Upload your ID, Matric certificate, academic record, registration or acceptance letter, fee invoice and CV.
- Review the submission and apply before the closing date.