Financial aid is given to gifted South African students from low-income households through the Mercedes-Benz Bursary. Academically talented people pursuing degrees in business, engineering, information technology, finance, law, human resources, etc., are the target audience for this scholarship. The principal aim is to facilitate the cultivation of proficient experts capable of bolstering the country’s inventiveness and advancement.
About Mercedes-Benz:
Mercedes-Benz is a well-known automaker established in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1926. It all began in 1886 when Karl Benz, one of the founders, created the first gasoline-powered vehicle. However, it was a branch of Daimler AG and functioned as Daimler-Benz until 1926.
The corporation offers trucks, buses, coaches, and luxury automobiles worldwide. The business is known as Mercedes-Benz South Africa and is based in East London, South Africa. In the foreseeable future, the automaker intends to grow in other African countries.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme 2024:
Under the Mercedes-Benz Learning Academy, Mercedes-Benz offers bursaries. The Eastern Cape province’s native talent and talents are the reason for establishing the institution. It was the first wholly integrated non-racial organization in the South African automobile sector at the time of its founding.
Bursaries cover tuition and other costs for students who cannot afford to attend school. The automaker broadens the talent pool in the nation by providing the cash.
The following academic disciplines will be eligible for bursaries during the 2023–2024 academic year:
- Sales, After-Sales, Marketing, and Communications in Business Studies
- Software development, information technology, computer engineering, etc.
- Accounting and Finance
- Personnel
- Law – Lawful and Complying
- Industrial, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
- Logistics and Supply Chain
The bursary amount will vary depending on each individual and will pay for the following expenses:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation/Transport expenses
- Textbook cost
- Digital allowance
Bursars can work at Mercedes-Benz, Pretoria (Menlyn, Maine), and study at any university during their holidays. After finishing their study, they will also have the opportunity to enroll in the MBSA Graduate Development program.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates seeking consideration for the bursary program must fulfill the qualifying conditions. To choose the best applicants for the bursary, the corporation lays these out. The firm cannot provide scholarships to all candidates since the number of applications frequently exceeds the available resources. Thus, before applying, always double-check the requirements.
The following are the prerequisites for qualifying for the Mercedes-Benz Bursary Program:
- Have a valid work visa or permission, or be a citizen of South Africa
- Requires to have finished high school
- must work toward a degree in one of the aforementioned academic disciplines.
- Must be enrolled in a South African postsecondary institution recognized and approved.
- Must be enrolled full-time in classes, not part-time; Must have received at least a 65% overall Matric score
- If enrolled in school now, you must have received at least a 65% in your tertiary education.
- Unable to work for the Mercedes-Benz group of organizations
Regarding bursary money, students with impairments will be given precedence over others. The corporation will also use psychometric exams to assess candidates and choose the bursars.
Application For The Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary:
Candidates meeting the requirements should proceed with the application procedure and consider applying for the bursary. It’s a simple process that may be completed entirely online. It also saves time and effort. You must exercise diligence and attention to detail throughout the procedure. Submissions that are incorrect or incomplete are rejected. The steps to apply for the Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Program are as follows:
The first step is completing Mercedes-Benz South Africa’s online application. To begin, click the “Apply for this job” button. You should register and make an account. Instead, log in if you already have an account. Fill out every field requested and submit your application. Unless otherwise specified, carefully fill in all the necessary information and leave nothing blank.
Documents Required:
The following paperwork must be submitted to be considered for this bursary.
- Identity papers from a South African government agency. Foreign nationals must present documentation of their status as such (certified copies only).
- The most recent results for Grade 11 and Matric (certified copies only)
- Please provide your completed Matric certificate (certified copies only).
- Complete tertiary academic record (accredited copies only)
- updated resume
- Evidence of disability, if any
After uploading all the files, submit your application.
Closing Date:
The deadline to apply for the Mercedes-Benz South Africa bursary is January 26, 2024. However, it is still open.
Contact Details Of The Bursar:
- Please email Koketso Dineo Mookeletsi at [email protected] for further information on the bursary.
- Please refrain from posing any questions if the bursary has already been closed. Check out the rest of our bursaries that are accepting applications at https://allbursaries.co.za/notice/.