Are you a South African student with strong academic results and the drive to build a meaningful career? Toyota South Africa is offering bursaries for the 2027 academic year to support talented students across Commerce, Engineering, and Science disciplines. This is more than financial assistance — Toyota’s bursary programme is designed to bridge the gap between your studies and the world of work, giving successful candidates access to vacation work and potential entry into Toyota’s flagship graduate programme.
What the Bursary Covers
Toyota will award bursaries to students enrolled in full-time study in the following fields:
Commerce
- Accounting (Non-CA) — degree must include Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, and Management Accounting
- Analytics
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
- Law (LLB)
- Marketing Management
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
Science
- Business Science Analytics
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
What You Stand to Gain
Beyond covering your tuition costs, Toyota’s bursary programme offers recipients practical workplace exposure through vacation work placements. High-performing bursary holders may also gain access to Toyota’s graduate programme — giving you a significant head start in your career before you even complete your qualification. Toyota is one of South Africa’s most recognised employers, and being part of their bursary community positions you well for long-term professional growth in the automotive, manufacturing, and corporate services sectors.
Who Should Apply
Toyota is looking for academically strong candidates with demonstrated leadership potential. Before applying, make sure you meet the following minimum requirements:
- South African citizenship is compulsory — applications from non-citizens will not be considered
- Minimum of 65% for both Mathematics and English at Matric level
- Overall tertiary average of 65% and above
- Strong academic track record and evidence of leadership qualities
If you are currently enrolled full-time in one of the qualifying fields of study and meet the academic thresholds above, Toyota encourages you to apply.
Closing Date
Applications close on 30 September 2026. With just over 100 days remaining, this is the time to get your application in order. Do not wait until the deadline — incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
Visit the official Toyota bursary application page and submit your application online. Ensure all supporting documents are ready before you begin the process.
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