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Astron Energy Bursary 2027

Last verified 24 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Astron Energy Bursary 2027: Full cost of tuition, textbooks, accommodation, food and monthly allowances; mentorship, tutoring, psychosocial and work-readiness support. Eligibility: South African citizens under 35 studying full-time towards their first qualification at the relevant level at a DHET/SAQA-recognised South African institution, including eligible colleges and private institutions. At least 70% overall in last full academic year. Listed engineering (BSc/BEng, not BTech), IT/computer sc

Provider
Astron Energy / AURA
Host country
South Africa
Deadline
Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12 midday; timezone not stated.
Region
Africa

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
South African citizens under 35 studying full-time towards their first qualification at the relevant level at a DHET/SAQA-recognised South African institution, including eligible colleges and private institutions. At least 70% overall in last full academic year. Listed engineering (BSc/BEng, not BTech), IT/computer science, commerce, audit, risk, marketing, financial information or data analytics fields.
Funding
Full cost of tuition, textbooks, accommodation, food and monthly allowances; mentorship, tutoring, psychosocial and work-readiness support.
Study level
Diploma / undergraduate / postgraduate
Deadline
Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12 midday; timezone not stated.

Key eligibility criteria

  • South African citizens under 35 studying full-time towards their first qualification at the relevant level at a DHET/SAQA-recognised South African institution, including eligible colleges and private institutions. At least 70% overall in last full academic year. Listed engineering (BSc/BEng, not BTech), IT/computer science, commerce, audit, risk, marketing, financial information or data analytics fields.

Recorded funding information

  • Full cost of tuition, textbooks, accommodation, food and monthly allowances; mentorship, tutoring, psychosocial and work-readiness support.

About the Astron Energy Bursary 2027 (2026)

## Funding Full cost of tuition, textbooks, accommodation, food and monthly allowances; mentorship, tutoring, psychosocial and work-readiness support. ## Funding exclusions and obligations Work-back equal to funded years; otherwise refund plus interest. Paid employment or non-full-time study may cancel award and trigger repayment. Applicant needs own initial registration funds; payment follows registration. ## Eligibility South African citizens under 35 studying full-time towards their first qualification at the relevant level at a DHET/SAQA-recognised South African institution, including eligible colleges and private institutions. At least 70% overall in last full academic year. Listed engineering (BSc/BEng, not BTech), IT/computer science, commerce, audit, risk, marketing, financial information or data analytics fields. ## Application timing Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12 midday; timezone not stated. ## How to apply Register and complete current Astron Energy online application on authorised AURA portal; upload prescribed identity, income, academic and study documents. ## Corrections from the recheck Current funded bursary and South African citizenship requirement verified.; Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12 midday; timezone not stated. ## Official sources - [https://aebursary.auraams.app/Home/Index?applicationTypeId=332](https://aebursary.auraams.app/Home/Index?applicationTypeId=332) ## Verification notes and limits No account created or application submitted. Publication is an evidence decision, not a guarantee of award or immigration permission. Rechecked 2026-10-24T22:46:00Z; evidence: live-official. Deadline timezone not stated. No account created or application submitted.

Funding information

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  • Full cost of tuition, textbooks, accommodation, food and monthly allowances; mentorship, tutoring, psychosocial and work-readiness support.

Astron Energy Bursary 2027 eligibility

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  • South African citizens under 35 studying full-time towards their first qualification at the relevant level at a DHET/SAQA-recognised South African institution, including eligible colleges and private institutions. At least 70% overall in last full academic year. Listed engineering (BSc/BEng, not BTech), IT/computer science, commerce, audit, risk, marketing, financial information or data analytics fields.

Astron Energy Bursary 2027 document information

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    How to apply for the Astron Energy Bursary 2027 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://aebursary.auraams.app/Home/Index?applicationTypeId=332 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: South African citizens under 35 studying full-time towards their first qualification at the relevant level at a DHET/SAQA-recognised South African institution, including eligible colleges and private institutions. At least 70% overall in last full academic year. Listed engineering (BSc/BEng, not BTech), IT/computer science, commerce, audit, risk, marketing, financial information or data analytics fields.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12 midday; timezone not stated.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Astron Energy Bursary 2027 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12 midday; timezone not stated.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12 midday; timezone not stated.

      Provider deadline information: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12 midday; timezone not stated.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    No account created or application submitted. Publication is an evidence decision, not a guarantee of award or immigration permission. Rechecked 2026-10-24T22:46:00Z; evidence: live-official. Deadline timezone not stated. No account created or application submitted.
    Last checked 10/24/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Astron Energy Bursary 2027?+

    South African citizens under 35 studying full-time towards their first qualification at the relevant level at a DHET/SAQA-recognised South African institution, including eligible colleges and private institutions. At least 70% overall in last full academic year. Listed engineering (BSc/BEng, not BTech), IT/computer science, commerce, audit, risk, marketing, financial information or data analytics fields.

    What funding does the Astron Energy Bursary 2027 offer?+

    Listed funding: Full cost of tuition, textbooks, accommodation, food and monthly allowances; mentorship, tutoring, psychosocial and work-readiness support.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12 midday; timezone not stated.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://aebursary.auraams.app/Home/Index?applicationTypeId=332 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: South African citizens under 35 studying full-time towards their first qualification at the relevant level at a DHET/SAQA-recognised South African institution, including eligible colleges and private institutions. At least 70% overall in last full academic year. Listed engineering (BSc/BEng, not BTech), IT/computer science, commerce, audit, risk, marketing, financial information or data analytics fields.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12 midday; timezone not stated.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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