SAFRIPOL Community Bursary

SAFRIPOL is a leading polymer producer and marketer within the country. The company produces top-quality polymers for a variety of industries, namely the agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, medical, packaging, and telecommunications sectors.

SAFRIPOL’s polymers are used for a variety of reasons such as bottling, fibres, films, piping, multipurpose containers, non-woven fabrics, and packaging. The company is the sole local producer of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and HDPE (high-density polyethylene.) It is also one of the only two producers of polyethylene (PP) within the country.

SAFRIPOL’s vision is to produce plastics that are environmentally responsible. It believes that plastic is a useful and superior product, both in its application and impact on the environment. The company strongly believes that plastic waste should not hinder the environment, and thus, takes the necessary measures to reduce its impact. SAFRIPOL does this by promoting the responsible use of plastic through the ‘Three R’s” (Reduction, Reuse, and Recycle).

SAFRIPOL Community is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students who reside in KwaZulu-Natal (Wentworth, Jacobs and Bluff areas), for studies within the following fields:

All candidates that meet the relevant entry requirements will be evaluated based on their Admission Point Score (APS), current academic results (where applicable) and field of study.

You must represent the bursary programme positively in your professional conduct and fulfill any work-back obligations specified in your bursary contract after graduating. As a bursary recipient, your responsibilities will include maintaining the minimum academic performance standards and attending all lectures and tutorials as required.

• 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 reside in Wentworth, Jacobs or Bluff, in KwaZulu-Natal province
• You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the Engineering fields listed above
• You must be enrolled or provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

This opportunity was sourced from ZABursaries. Always verify final requirements and deadlines on the official source before applying.

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Download and complete the SAFRIPOL Community Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SAFRIPOL Bursary. Alternatively, application forms can be collected at any of the following schools: Fairvale Secondary School/ Umbilo Secondary School/ Wentworth Secondary School. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy) Grade 11 Report and Matric latest report, if currently in Matric (certified copies) (final Matric results must be submitted as soon as you receive them) Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy) Academic transcript, if currently studying (certified copy) Updated fee statement, if currently studying Proof of enrolment / provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable/ proof of pension if applicable) Testimonial from your high school, if currently in Matric Motivation Letter to support your application, if currently studying (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application) Proof of residence Affidavit of declaration of dependency to parent or guardian

This bursary is offered by SAFRIPOL Community.