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Who can apply
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- Country of study
- South Africa
- Degree already heldRequired
- Secondary school diploma
- Target level
- Bachelor’s
- Fields of study
- Computing, Engineering, Sciences, Business and management, Economics and Health
- Other conditions
- Applicants living in the Eastern Cape are preferred.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants residing in the Eastern Cape receive preference
- Children of MBSA employees are preferred.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Preference is given to children of MBSA employees.
- First-year students are preferred.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Students enrolled in or currently completing full-time studies (first-year students will receive preference)
- You must complete the questionnaire; otherwise your application is disqualified.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Please ensure that you complete the questionnaire, failure to do so will disqualify your application.
- Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Mercedes-Benz South Africa applies Employment Equity in recruitment, including for persons with disabilities.Organisation’s wording: Mercedes-Benz South Africa is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting, this includes persons with disabilities.
The real funding
What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.
- Fully funded
- Tuition and living costs paid.
- The organisation does not say whether travel is paid.
- The organisation does not say whether insurance is paid.
- The organisation does not say whether visa fees are paid.
- Paid
- Tuition and housing
Dates
- Applications close
- 12 November 2026
Application steps
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Step 1: Apply online for the bursary on the Mercedes-Benz careers page and complete the questionnaire.
- With whom
- You (the applicant)
- By when
- 12 November 2026
- Documents to provide
- A CV/resume in PDF format.
- A certified copy of your Grade 12 third-term results (for current Grade 12 learners) or your most recent full tertiary academic record, along with your matric certificate if you are currently studying at tertiary level.
- A certified copy of your ID document.
Where to apply
Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd (opens in a new tab) · Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme
Official title (in English): The Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme 2027 Intake (East London)
Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)
Official website of Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd: jobs.mercedes-benz.com