FMCSA Ford Bursary – Funding for Final-Year Industrial & Mechanical Engineering Students

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is committed to investing in South Africa’s youth by providing practical workplace experience and financial support to top-performing students. Through its bursary programme, FMCSA supports final-year students in Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering to help them complete their academic qualifications.

Fields of Study Covered

The bursary is open to students pursuing:

• Industrial Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications Supported:

• Undergraduate (final year)

• Postgraduate (where applicable)

What the Bursary Offers

Selected students will receive:

• Financial sponsorship for their final year of study

• Potential consideration for FMCSA’s Graduate Trainee Programme upon graduation

• Exposure to real-world engineering challenges within a global automotive leader

Minimum Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a South African citizen

• Have completed Matric

• Be currently studying full-time towards an engineering qualification at a recognised South African tertiary institution

• Be entering the final year of study in 2026

• Have a strong academic record

Application Deadline

Currently Closed
Please monitor the Ford website for the next application opening period.

How to Apply

When applications are open:

1. Download the latest application form from the official Ford website:
   www.ford.co.za

2. Submit your application via email to:
   [email protected]

3. Use the subject line based on your field of study:

   • “Bursary: Industrial Engineering”

   • “Bursary: Mechanical Engineering”

Contact & More Information

Website: https://www.ford.co.za

Be sure to check the website regularly to stay informed on when the FMCSA Bursary Programme reopens for applications. If you're a high-achieving final-year engineering student, this is your opportunity to gain both financial assistance and a pathway to career growth with one of the world’s leading automotive brands.