Energy Mobility Education Trust (EMET) Scholarship 2027

The Energy Mobility Education Trust (EMET) is accepting applications for its 2027 Scholarship Programme. Designed to support future leaders in South Africa's green and digital transition, this funding initiative provides full-wrap assistance for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate studies across technical and financial fields.

Quick Overview            Details

Sponsoring Body         Energy Mobility Education Trust (EMET)

Academic Year              2027

Opening Date                03 August 2026

Closing Date                 30 October 2026

Target Audience           Black South Africans (under B-BBEE Act), aged 32 or younger

Financial Threshold     Household income of R600,000 per annum or less

Eligible Levels              Final-Year Undergraduate, Honours, Master’s, and PhD

Funding Coverage & Benefits

The EMET Scholarship provides comprehensive financial, academic, and personal support:

• Full tuition and registration fees

• On-campus or accredited university accommodation

• Meal allowances and monthly stipends

• Dedicated laptop and prescribed learning resources/textbooks

• Professional mentorship and psychosocial support services

Eligible Institutions & Disciplines

Funding is strictly restricted to students registered at six partner universities:

• University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)

• University of Johannesburg (UJ)

• University of Pretoria (UP)

• North-West University (NWU)

• University of Limpopo

• University of the Western Cape (UWC)

Supported Fields of Study:

• Engineering (All core disciplines)

• Science, Technology, & IT

• Computer, Mathematical, Statistical, and Information Sciences

• Accounting

• Actuarial Science

Required Application Documents

Applicants should prepare the following certified materials prior to starting the online application:

• Certified copy of South African Identity Document.

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Full official university academic record/transcript.

• Official proof of registration at one of the 6 partner universities.

• Proof of household income (latest payslips or sworn unemployment affidavit).

Application Instructions

1. Verify Eligibility: Confirm that your institution, field of study, study level (final-year UG or postgraduate), age, and household income meet all criteria.

2. Access Portal: Navigate to the official Energy Mobility Education Trust application channel.

3. Upload & Submit: Fill out all mandatory personal and academic sections, attach certified documents, and complete your submission prior to 30 October 2026.