Mercedes-Benz Bursary 2027: East London Study Support

The Mercedes-Benz bursary 2027 East London intake supports eligible South African students preparing for the next academic year. Applications close on 12 November 2026. The advertised support includes tuition, meals, accommodation, stationery and a stipend, with conditional vacation-work exposure in East London.

Who qualifies for the Mercedes-Benz bursary 2027?

The official bursary advert invites South African-born citizens in Grade 12 or full-time tertiary education. First-year students are preferred, with additional stated preferences for Eastern Cape applicants and employees’ children.

School applicants need 70% overall and 65% in Mathematics and/or Physical Science where required for the chosen field. Tertiary applicants need 65% semester results. Read the requirements for your own study stage rather than applying the school threshold to a university record.

Match your qualification to the supported fields

The advert covers specified engineering and technology disciplines, analytical chemistry and chemical engineering, finance/accounting/economics, supply chain/logistics, and Human Kinetics and Ergonomics. Engineering examples include mechanical, electrical, industrial, computer, mechatronics and metallurgy. Check the exact programme name against the official list before applying.

For practical planning, compare the wording on your admission letter or academic record with the advert. If a course combines two disciplines, explain its formal title accurately. Avoid renaming a qualification to make it appear eligible or assuming that any course with “engineering” in its name is automatically accepted.

Prepare the document pack

The listing requests a PDF CV, certified identification, Grade 12 term-three results or the relevant tertiary record together with the Matric certificate, and a completed questionnaire. Follow the current application’s format and upload instructions.

A useful final check is to open every file after saving it. Confirm that pages are readable, certificates are complete and the documents show the correct applicant. Use the CV to describe genuine academic projects or responsibilities, not to repeat unsupported claims about technical expertise.

How to apply for the Mercedes-Benz bursary 2027

Open the official Mercedes-Benz bursary application page, review the current conditions and use its application process. The enquiry contact is not an email-application route. Keep any submission acknowledgement and monitor the contact details supplied.

Funding conditions and a final application checklist

The Mercedes-Benz bursary 2027 advert lists tuition fees, meals, accommodation, stationery and a stipend. It also offers vacation-work experience in East London and study at a university of your choice, subject to conditions. It does not state a fixed stipend amount or promise permanent employment. Read the funding agreement carefully if you receive an offer so that you understand the award and any responsibilities attached to it.

Before submitting, compare the selected qualification with the exact advertised list. Metrology is included alongside the engineering, science, technology and business fields described above. The latest available academic results are used to assess shortlisted candidates, so check that the documents reflect your current study stage.

Do not skip the questionnaire: the employer says failure to complete it will disqualify an application. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. The published email contact is for enquiries only, not for sending an application. Submit through the official advert’s application process and keep your acknowledgement. If you have not heard from Mercedes-Benz within six weeks, the advert says to regard the application as unsuccessful.

View the official advert and apply