Welcome to 2025 ABB Education Trust beneficiary application
The Trustees of the ABB Education Trust invite applications for funding in 2024.
Application criteria:
The following mandatory criteria applies:
- Application is only open to Black Female South African citizens (Black as defined in the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 2013, is a generic term which means African, Coloured and Indian)
- Black female students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Students must have completed their 1st year of study with a minimum 60% pass aggregate
- Students must be financially deserving with proven academic credentials
- Repeat courses and outstanding balances from previous years are not funded
- Closing date for applications is 26th April 2024
Required fields of study:
Preference is given to students in the following streams of qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or industrial
engineering.
Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in the following fields will also be considered:
- Management sciences / Finance / Accounting
- Environment, health and safety or Quality assurance
- Human resources
- Information technology
- Supply chain management
The ABB Education Trust will process the personal information provided by students with or as part of their application in accordance with the ABB Education Trust Privacy Statement. The ABB Education Trust Privacy Statement can be obtained on request by sending an email to:
Kagiso Ntsoko kagiso.ntsoko@za.abb.com
To fulfil the mandate of the Trust, it has a legitimate interest in processing personal information subject to applicable laws
The following documents will be required to be submitted with applications:
- Full academic record since grade 12
- Proof of 2024 university registration
- 2024 university Fees statement
- Proof of student accommodation and costs or proof of travel cost estimates if staying at home
- Copy of South African identity card
- Evidence of financial need (parents/guardian proof of income)
