Denel Bursary Scheme 2026

Funding

Full cost of study

Closing date

31 Mar 2026

Provinces

All provinces

Denel funds engineering and technical bursaries for students pursuing careers in defence technology.

About this bursary

Denel offers bursaries in aeronautical, mechanical, electrical and industrial engineering to build South Africa's defence engineering pipeline.

SA citizen; minimum 65% Maths and Physical Science in Matric; accepted at a recognised SA university.

ID, Matric results, university acceptance letter, medical fitness.

Full tuition, accommodation, textbooks and monthly stipend, plus in-service training.

Apply online at Denel careers during the bursary window.

mechanical engineering

electrical engineering

industrial engineering

engineering

Undergraduate