Do you have an engineering idea you need help bringing to life? Well, RS South Africa recently announced that its 2026 Student Project Fund is currently accepting applications.
As the name suggests, it is providing support to local engineering students or anyone with an innovative idea that solves a real-world problem. More specifically, equipment and components worth up to R10,000 from South Africa are available to those who impress with their idea and show the ability to make it a reality.
“This initiative provides RS products worth up to R10,000 to selected students, helping them access the tools and products they need to design, build and test their projects. It is part of RS's wider commitment to education, innovation and the development of future engineering talent,” RS South Africa explained in a blog post.
“The Student Project Fund is open to students enrolled in engineering or technology-related programs at South African universities. Applicants are invited to submit an outline of their project, how the funding will support its development, and the potential impact of their innovation,” it says.
There is not much time left to submit applications, it is set to close on 30th May 2026, so interested people need to act quickly.
Those who have successfully submitted will be notified by June 15, 2026.
You can watch the previous winner, Lillian Mutia, talk about his experience With RS Student Project Fund in the video below. Mutia, a PhD researcher at Nelson Mandela University, is working on a radio over fiber system that aims to enable the next generation of connectivity technologies.
He said, “I am incredibly grateful for RS's support through the Student Project Fund. The products will play a vital role in furthering my research and helping to develop the system.”
“The Student Project Fund reflects RS’s commitment to supporting the next generation of engineers and innovators in South Africa. By providing access to high-quality equipment and products, our goal is to help students transform their ideas into practical applications while gaining valuable practical experience that will prepare them for the workplace,” said Wesley Hood., RS Education and social impact specialist in South Africa.
For more details on eligibility criteria as well as how to apply, head here.
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