HENSOLDT SA 2027 Bursar

HENSOLDT South Africa Engineering Bursaries.

Engineering excellence begins with talent, and the opportunity to develop it. HENSOLDT South Africa invites Bachelor of Engineering students to apply for bursaries from their second year of study onwards.

Our bursary programme invests in emerging engineering talent, providing financial support to help students focus on their academic development and build a foundation for their professional careers.

South African innovation and capability.

HENSOLDT South Africa is the HENSOLDT Group’s largest industrial base outside of Germany, offering a wide range of products, solutions and services for defence and civil markets. Our expertise spans electromagnetic warfare, optronics, radar, IFF and datalinks, as well as spectrum management and security solutions.

With a legacy of more than 60 years of innovation, HENSOLDT South Africa combines local ingenuity with the strength of HENSOLDT’s global footprint, ensuring mission-critical solutions that serve civil and defence applications worldwide.

Our heritage spans more than half a century, shaped by pioneering companies such as GEW Technologies, Zeiss Optronics and Tellumat. This foundation has enabled us to build a proud legacy of contributing to the defence industry of South Africa and the world.

Who can apply?

Applicants must:

- Be registered, or provisionally accepted, at a recognised, accredited South African higher education institution.

- Be entering or currently completing second year or above in the academic year for which funding is requested.

- Be studying towards a degree in Software, Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering.

- Provide an academic transcript demonstrating their performance and eligibility to continue their studies.

- Declare any existing bursaries, scholarships or other study funding.

- Be willing to accept the terms and conditions of the HENSOLDT South Africa bursary agreement.

What we look for?

Applications will be assessed on academic performance, engineering potential and motivation. Relevant academic projects, practical problem-solving and evidence of initiative will strengthen your application.

In your motivation, explain your engineering interests, career aspirations and how financial support would enable you to pursue your studies.

The bursary covers:

- Tuition fees

- Textbooks

- A monthly living allowance

- Student accommodation

How to apply?

Submit the following:

- A concise CV.

- A copy of your identity document.

- Your latest academic transcript.

- Proof of registration or provisional acceptance for the funded academic year.

- A motivation outlining your suitability for the bursary.

- Details of any existing study funding.

Invest in your engineering future.

If you are committed to your studies and aspire to contribute to advanced engineering solutions, we invite you to apply.

Applications close 15 December 2026.