Energy Mobility Education Trust Scholarship bursary

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE ENERGY MOBILITY  EDUCATION TRUST SCHOLARSHIP COVER?

The  Energy Mobility Education Trust is inviting students to apply for their scholarship programme, for the 2027 academic year

Scholarships will be awarded for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, within these fields, at selected institutions (WITS, UJ, UP, NWU, UL, UWC):

• Accounting
• Actuarial Science
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Information Science
• Mathematical Science
• Science
• Statistical Science
• Technology

WHAT EXPENSES ARE COVERED BY THE EMET SCHOLARSHIP?

The scholarship will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, accommodation, meals and a stipend.

Students will also receive a laptop, textbooks and learning resources, as well as mentorship and psychosocial support

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE EMET SCHOLARSHIP?

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 be 32 years old or younger
• You must be Black, as defined by the B-BBEE Act
• You must be studying towards a qualification within one of the fields listed above
• You must be entering your final year of undergraduate studies or postgraduate studies (Honours, Masters or PhD)
• You must be studying at one of the Trust’s current scholarship partner universities:
  • University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)
  • University of Johannesburg (UJ)
  • University of Pretoria (UP)
  • North-West University (NWU)
  • University of Limpopo (UL)
  • University of the Western Cape (UWC)
• You must have a total household income of NOT more than R600 000 per annum

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE EMET SCHOLARSHIP?

Applications must be submitted online at: Energy Mobility Education Trust Scholarship Application 2027

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE EMET SCHOLARSHIP?

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)
• Full academic transcript/ record (on institutions letterhead)
• Fee statement (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of University Acceptance or Registration (on institutions letterhead)
• Parents or guardians’ proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable) (certified copy)
• Proof of own income, if applicable (certified copy)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE EMET SCHOLARSHIP?

30 October 2026.

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this programme, please contact the Energy Mobility Education Trust directly:
Email: info@emeducationtrust.com

WHAT DOES EMET DO?

The Energy Mobility Education Trust was established in 2014 by bp Southern Africa (bpSA), originally operating as the BPSA Education Foundation Trust. As its mission expanded beyond its initial focus, the organisation adopted the name Energy Mobility Education Trust to better reflect its broader commitment to supporting education and skills development in South Africa.

The Trust is dedicated to empowering talented young Black South Africans by improving access to tertiary education, accredited training programmes and career-focused skills development opportunities. Through financial assistance and educational support, it aims to help students gain the qualifications needed to build successful careers and contribute to the country’s future workforce.

Over the past decade, the Trust has invested approximately R262 million in  education, providing funding to more than 4,387 students as they pursue higher education and professional development.