Transnet: Bursaries 2026

The Transnet Bursary Programme is designed to build a talent pipeline of highly skilled professionals. The bursary is open to future or current university students who require study support in the scares and critical skills fields. Our bursaries are awarded annually to top-performing learners under the age of 25 years, pursuing qualifications that align with Transnet’s strategic objectives.

The following Bursaries are open for applications:

Bursary (Non -Technical Fields)

Must intend to study any of the  following:

• National Diploma/BSc in Computer Science.
• National Diploma/BSc in Geographical Information Systems.
• National Diploma/BSc in Information Systems.
• National Diploma/BSc in Environmental Science.
• National Diploma/BSc in Data Sciences.
• National Diploma/BCom in Accounting Science.

Bursary (Technical Fields)

Must intend to study any of the  following:

• BSc/B.Eng. in Electronics Engineering
• BSc/B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering
• BSc/B.Eng. Industrial Engineering
• BSc/B.Eng. Metallurgy Engineering
• BSc/B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering.

Selection Criteria:

• Current/completed Grade12 learners
• South African citizens who have obtained a minimum of Level 5 (60% and above) in their mid-year results/Grade 12 certificate in English and relevant subjects
• Must be under the age of 25 years
• Must intend to study any of the above mentioned fields