ABOUT THE NESTLE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Nestlé is inviting students to apply for the Nestlé Future Talent Bursary, for the 2026 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
- Agriculture
- Brand Management
- Computer Science
- Data Analysis
- Digital / E-commerce
- Engineering
- Food Science & Technology
- Information Technology
- Innovation
- Media Communications
- Social Media Marketing
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NESTLE BURSARY
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):
- You must be between 17 and 25 years old
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or applying to study on a full-time basis, towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
- You must be studying or applying/ registered to study at an accredited learning institution in South Africa
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in Matric
- Current tertiary students: you must have maintained a minimum overall average of 65% for the previous year of study
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NESTLE BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Nestlé Future Talent Bursary Application 2026
Use the following code when applying: Nestle 2026
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Most recent academic results (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of university registration or admission (on institutions letterhead)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE NESTLE BURSARY
29 January 2026.
(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 contact Career Wise (the administrators for this bursary) directly:
Contact page: https://careerwise.co.za/contact-us/




