Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd has opened applications for the Isaac Joffe Fellowship Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year, offering full financial support to talented South African students pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree.
This prestigious fellowship is designed to support students with strong academic potential who need financial assistance, while also creating a direct pathway into the engineering industry.
Application Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Field: Engineering (Full-time study)
What the Bursary Covers
The Isaac Joffe Fellowship Bursary provides comprehensive financial support for the full duration of the degree, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
The bursary covers:
- Registration fees
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly book allowance for textbooks and study materials
- One-time computer allowance (laptop or upgrade)
- Personal allowance for essential expenses
- Accommodation and meals at a student residence, or a monthly living stipend for private accommodation
Funding is awarded annually and renewed each year based on academic performance. The bursary ends once the BEng degree is completed.
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Duration and Selection Process
- Funding is awarded on a year-by-year basis
- Renewable annually, subject to strong academic results
- Bursary support ends upon completion of the degree
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a formal interview. Final outcomes will be communicated no later than 31 January 2026. Applicants who do not receive feedback by this date should consider their application unsuccessful.
Bursary Conditions and Obligations
Successful bursary recipients will be required to:
- Complete paid vacation work at Cape Gate during December and January
- Enter into a work-back agreement, committing to work at Cape Gate for the same number of years as the bursary was received
- Accept employment at a market-related salary determined by the company
Failure to honour the work-back obligation will result in repayment of the full bursary amount plus interest.
Fields of Study Supported
Applicants must intend to study a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in one of the following disciplines:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Who Can Apply
To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be in Matric or have completed Matric
- Be entering 1st or 2nd year of BEng studies in 2026
- Be registered or planning to register at a recognised South African university
- Have a strong academic record
- Demonstrate financial need
- Not be receiving any other bursary, scholarship, or financial aid
Required Documents
Applicants must submit clear copies of the following documents:
- South African ID
- Final Matric certificate or latest Matric results
- First-year academic results (if already studying)
- Recent university account statement (if currently enrolled)
Incomplete applications or missing documents will not be considered.
How to Apply
- Download the 2026 Isaac Joffe Fellowship Bursary Application Form:
https://www.zabursaries.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Isaac-Joffe-Fellowship-Bursary-Application-2026.pdf - Complete the form in full
- Email the application form and supporting documents to:
IJF2026@capegate.co.za - Use the email subject line:
Cape Gate Bursary 2026
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
Why This Bursary Is Worth Applying For
- Full financial support for high-demand engineering qualifications
- Paid vacation work providing real industry experience
- Guaranteed work-back opportunity at a leading South African manufacturer
- Strong foundation for long-term career growth in engineering
The Cape Gate Isaac Joffe Fellowship Bursary offers more than funding—it provides structured support, industry exposure, and a direct transition from university into the engineering workforce.
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