ABB Education Trust Bursary South Africa 2026

Updated On
November 2025

The ABB Education Trust operates independently from the ABB Group to support South African students pursuing careers in engineering. ABB’s Process Automation division provides innovative solutions across industries, including automation, electrification, digital technologies, control systems, software, measurement & analytics, and marine solutions.

The Trust actively contributes to local communities and empowers students at various educational levels, with a focus on enabling Black Female students to pursue higher education in engineering fields.

Fields of Study Covered

The bursary is open to Black Female students pursuing:

• Electrical Engineering
  
• Industrial Engineering
  
• Mechanical Engineering
  

Preference is given to students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen
  
• Must be a Black Female (African, Coloured, or Indian as defined by B-BBEE Act 46 of 2013)
  
• Must be studying in one of the listed fields
  
• Must have completed 1st year of study with a minimum overall average of 60%
  
• Must be entering 2nd year or higher of study in 2026
  
• Must be enrolled at a recognised South African university
  
• Total household income must be less than R600 000 per annum
  
• Black Female students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  

What the Bursary Covers

The bursary provides financial support for:

• Tuition fees
  
• Registration fees
  
• Textbooks
  
• Accommodation or travel costs (depending on need)
  

The bursary does not fund repeat courses or outstanding balances from previous years.

Application Process

1. Submit your application online via the ABB Education Trust Bursary Application 2026 portal.
   
2. Attach the following certified supporting documents:
   
   • South African ID document
     
   • Matric certificate
     
   • Full academic record/transcripts
     
   • Proof of university registration for 2026
     
   • University fees statement for 2026
     
   • Proof of accommodation costs or travel cost estimates if staying at home
     
   • Parents’/guardians’ proof of household income (payslips, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or social grant if applicable)
     

Applications missing any of the required documents will be disqualified.

Final Thoughts

The ABB Education Trust Bursary 2026 provides a valuable opportunity for Black Female students to advance their engineering studies in South Africa. By supporting students in Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, the Trust helps empower future leaders in the country’s technical and industrial sectors.