AECOM (previously known as AECOM Technology Corporation until January 2015) are a company of engineers, architects, planners, designers, and construction and management professionals.
The company pride itself on being a worldwide network of experts, who work with colleagues; clients and communities to create and implement groundbreaking solutions to complex global challenges.
The firm was founded in 1990, has just under 100 000 employees and has headquarters based in Los Angeles, California, USA. The company was impressively listed on the 2016 Fortune 500 list, at number 156. The company was also named by Fortune as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” in the years 2015; 2016 and 2017.
AECOM has initiated a bursary programme for students within the Engineering and built environment field.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & COVERAGE
AECOM bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Architecture
- Project Management
- Science
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees and prescribed books, practical training per university requirements during winter and/ or summer vacations.
MORE ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – RENEWABILITY, SERVICE CONTRACT & SELECTION
Bursaries are awarded for 1 year at a time and are renewed annually based on academic performance – students must maintain a minimum average of 65%.
Once students have graduated, they will be required to work at AECOM – students must completed 1 year of full-time employment for each year of funding received.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and the final selection will take place by 30 November 2020. If you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- South African citizen
- Currently in Matric OR have completed Matric
- Studying or intend on studying full-time within one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
- Minimum result of 70% for Mathematics in Matric
- Minimum result of 70% for Science in Matric
- Minimum overall average of 65% in 1st year of tertiary studies
- Highly motivated
- Intend on pursuing a career within the built environment sector
- No working experience is required
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Applications must be done online at: https://aecom.jobs/jobs/?q=bursary
Alternatively, applications can also be done here:
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You will be required to submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 results AND Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copies)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Latest University academic results, if currently studying at tertiary level (certified copy)
- Proof of tertiary application/ registration (on tertiary letterhead)
CLOSING DATE
31 August
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please read the Frequently Asked Questions or submit your query via the AECOM contact form here: https://aecom.com/contact-us/