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Golelo Trust Mechanical Engineering Bursary for Female South African Undergraduates
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_The Golelo Trust Mechanical Engineering Bursary for Female South African Undergraduates are open for a limited time only. Read on to learn how you can avail of the opportunity!_
The Golelo Trust intends to help Black women in South Africa enhance their education and economic development by offering educational bursaries for postsecondary mechanical engineering studies.
**Application deadline:** November 30, 2022
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the Golelo Trust](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/golelo-trust-mechanical-engineering-bursary-for-female-south-african-undergraduates/#h-benefits-of-the-golelo-trust)
- [Eligibility Criteria for South African Women](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/golelo-trust-mechanical-engineering-bursary-for-female-south-african-undergraduates/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-south-african-women)
- [How to Apply for the Busary](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/golelo-trust-mechanical-engineering-bursary-for-female-south-african-undergraduates/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-busary)
## Benefits of the Golelo Trust
Bursaries will be provided to Black Women students who have demonstrated academic achievement and personal situations that need assistance.
Furthermore, applications will be considered for study at any accredited South African institution or university of technology in the Gauteng Province that offers degrees or technical diplomas in mechanical engineering.
The bursary includes:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Book fees
- Residence fees
- Monthly cash allowance for meals/ transport/ miscellaneous study expenses.
## Eligibility Criteria for South African Women
In order to qualify for the Mechanical Engineering bursaries, female South African undergraduates must first meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must be Black (African, Indian, Colored) Female South African citizens with a valid ID number.
- Applicants should be deserving of financial assistance and not be in receipt of any other bursaries.
- Applicants should have successfully completed their first year of academic studies\*.
- Applicants invited to attend an interview must be willing to undergo psychometric testing.
\\* The bursary will be awarded subject to the condition that the candidate’s end-of-year results of the first year do not differ substantially from the results presented during the application process.
If the results are significantly lower than the academic performance provided during the application process, Golelo Trust reserves the right to revoke the bursary offer.
## How to Apply for the Busary
To apply for a bursary, please fill out the application form attached and send it to corle.grobler@skf.com by the designated deadline.
Please be aware that particular terms and conditions will apply, as well as the requirement that the successful applicant signs a written contract with Golelo Trust.
For further information, please visit the official [Golelo Trust webpage](https://www.skf.com/africa/en/organisation/about-skf-south-africa/golelo-trust/golelo-trust-bursary). You may also opt to download the following bursary documents found below:
- [Bursary Application Form 2022](https://www.skf.com/binaries/pub12/Images/0946e282780e245f-Bursary-Application-Form-2022_tcm_12-586229.pdf#cid-586229)
- [Bursary Application Form – Annex A](https://www.skf.com/binaries/pub12/Images/094086bd478511ea-Bursary-Application-Form---Annex-A-2022_tcm_12-586223.pdf#cid-586223)
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Undergraduate level
- Willing to study in South Africa
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Standardised test scores where required (SAT or ACT for many U.S. universities)
- Secondary-school leaving certificate (WAEC, KCSE, NSC, EGSECE or equivalent)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Golelo Trust Mechanical Engineering Bursary for Female South African Undergraduates?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Undergraduate level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to South Africa for the duration of the programme.
Is the Golelo Trust Mechanical Engineering Bursary for Female South African Undergraduates fully funded?+
Funding model: Tuition Only. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.