ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – AECOM
AECOM (previously known as AECOM Technology Corporation until January 2015) are a company of engineers, architects, planners, designers, construction and management professionals. The company pride themselves on being a worldwide network of experts, who work with colleagues; clients and communities to create and implement ground breaking solutions to complex global challenges.
The firm was founded in 1990, has just under 100 000 employees and has headquarters based in Los Angeles, California, USA. The company was impressively listed on the 2016 Fortune 500 list, at number 156. The company was also named by Fortune as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” in the years 2015; 2016 and 2017.
AECOM have initiated a bursary programme for students within the Engineering and built environment field.
ABOUT THE AECOM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
AECOM is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (including Rail Engineers)
- Quantity Surveying
MORE ABOUT THE AECOM BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, RENEWABILITY, SERVICE CONTRACT & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed books and accommodation, up to a maximum value of R100 000 per annum. Students will also receive a laptop, up to the value of R8 000.
Bursaries are awarded for 1 year at a time and are renewed annually based on academic performance – students must maintain a minimum average of 65%.
Once students have graduated, they will be required to work at AECOM – students must completed 1 year of full-time employment for each year of funding received.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AECOM 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
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a qualification within one of the aforementioned fields of study
- You must be studying or registered to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 75% in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% for Mathematics and Science in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level, if currently studying
- You must be highly motivated
- You must intend on pursuing a career within the built environment sector
- No working experience is required
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE AECOM BURSARY
Students may apply by following these steps:
Step 1: Complete the online AECOM Bursary Application 2025
Step 2: Download and complete the AECOM Bursary Application Form 2025 (.docx)
Step 3: Get a clear certified copy of the following documents: ID document and latest examination results.
Step 4: Submit your documents and completed application form, in either of the following ways:
– Email: africalearn@aecom.com
(Insert the words “AECOM Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
– Post:
The Bursary Officer
AECOM
PO Box 3173
Pretoria
0001
CLOSING DATE FOR THE AECOM BURSARY
15 November 2024.
(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 AECOM directly:
Contact page: https://aecom.com/za/
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