ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MERCEDES-BENZ
Mercedes-Benz, founded by Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler in 1926 as “Daimler-Benz”, is a division of Daimler AG, a German company. The global automobile manufacturing company is well-known for its luxurious vehicles, coaches, buses and lorries.
Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, the companies history actually dates back to 1886 when Karl Benz’s “Benz Patent-Motorwagen” was considered the first gasoline-powered automobile.
The Mercedes-Benz Learning Academy (previously known as the Mercedes-Benz Technical Training Centre), was formed with the aim of developing local skills and artisans in the Eastern Cape province, and was the first fully integrated non-racial institution in the industry.
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Mercedes-Benz South Africa is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to academically deserving candidates, for undergraduate studies within the following fields:
- Business Studies – Sales, After-sales, Marketing, Communications etc
- Computer Engineering / Information Technology / Software Development
- Finance / Accounting
- Industrial Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
- Law – Legal and Compliance
- Human Resources
- Supply Chain / Logistics
MORE ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, OTHER OPPORTUNITIES & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, accommodation or transport expenses, stipend, textbooks and digital allowances.
Bursary recipients may also have the opportunity to partake in vacation work at Mercedes-Benz, Pretoria (Menlyn Maine) during holidays. And after graduation, bursary recipients may be able to join the MBSA Graduate Development programme.
www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Mercedes-Benz Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MERCEDES-BENZ BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen (foreign nationals may apply if they qualify for a work visa/permits as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002)
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be entering your 1st or 2nd year of full-time studies, towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed above
- You must be enrolled to study at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%, in your final Matric results
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent semester results, if currently studying
- You must NOT be an employees of Mercedes-Benz South Africa Group of Companies
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MERCEDES-BENZ BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Mercedes-Benz Bursary Application 2026
(Reference number: MER0003XG4)
Follow these steps to apply:
1. Click the blue “Apply” button
2. Read and agree to the Recruiting Privacy Statement, by clicking the blue “continue” button
3. If you have not registered on the Mercedes-Benz platform before, click the blue “new user” button
4. Create your account by filling in your selected user name, password and email address
5. You will now be directed to the bursary application page to complete your application and attach your documents
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Most recent academic results, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Curriculum Vitae
CLOSING DATE FOR THE MERCEDES-BENZ BURSARY
23 January 2026.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Mercedes-Benz South Africa directly:
Contact person: Reelin Pieterse
Email: reelin.pieterse@mercedes-benz.com
(This email address is for queries only – applications received to this email will NOT be accepted.)
