Mercedes-Benz has opened its 2025/2026 bursary application for all students to apply ASAP. Bursaries will be awarded for studies within these fields:
- Business Studies (Business Economics, Marketing, Sales and Aftersales)
- Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc)
- Finance and Controlling
- Human Resources
- Information Technology and Communication
- Law (Legal and Compliance)
- Procurement and Logistics
Closing Date: 10th January 2025/2026.
Bursary Requirements:
- You must be a South African citizen or you must qualify for a work visa or permit, if a foreign national (per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002)
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the above fields, in 2025/2026
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Matric (if not studying yet)
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level (if currently studying)
- You must NOT be an employee of the Mercedes-Benz group of Companies in South Africa
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Bursary Coverage:
Method of Application:
Applications must be submitted online at: Mercedes-Benz Bursary Application 2025/2026
(Reference number: MER0001ET9)
Candidates will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and apply.
Supporting Documents:
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):
- South African ID document (certified copy) or proof of foreign national status in South Africa (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results AND Matric latest results, if Matric results are not available (certified copies)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of disability/ medical certificate, if disabled
Note: 2025/2026 final/ year end results (Matric or tertiary) will be used in the selection process. Grade 11 results will be used as a placeholder, until Matric final results are submitted.
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