Nestle Future Talent Study Fund South Africa 2026

Nestle is one of the most powerful names in the world of food, nutrition and wellness, manufacturing products that range from dairy and coffee to confectionery, beverages and even pet-care items. Founded in 1866, it remains a world leader through innivation, nutrition-driven products and community upliftment.

In an endeavour to support potential young South Africans, Nestle introduced the Nestle Future Talent Bursary: a designed program to help driven students pursue their studies without financial pressure. The initiative aspires to develop future thinkers, innovators and leaders who want to make positive contributions in society.

Fields of study supported

Nestle invites applications for their 2026 bursary programme in the following area:

• Agriculture
• Brand & Marketing Management
• Computer Science
• Data Analytics
• Digital & E-commerce
• Engineering
• Food Science & Technology
• Information Technology
• Innovation & Product Development
• Media & Communications
• Social Media & Digital Marketing

Who can Apply- Minimum Requirements

• Be 17 to 25 years old
• Have completed Matric 
• Be studying or planning to study full-time in one of the listed fields
• Be enrolled or accepted at a registered South African tertiary instituion
• Have achieved 65%+ overall in Matric
• Currently tertiary students must also have maintained 65%+ average in their latest results

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online: Nestlé Future Talent Bursary Application 2026

Use the application code: Nestle 2026

Required Documents

To be considered, applicants must:

• Certified copy of your ID
• Latest academic results (official institution letterhead)
• Proof of admission or registration for 2026

Closing Date

9 January 2026

Late applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

For any questions related to this bursary programme, please contact Career Wise directly

Contact page: https:\\careerwise.co.za\contact-us\

At BurzarsNet, we are dedicated to helping students access quality funding opportunities like this one. We encourage you to apply early, stay focused and never stop believing in your future.