Barberton Mines Bursary

Offered by Barberton Mines

Closed Usually closes around August

The Barberton Mines Bursary funds electrical, mechanical and mining engineering and geology students who score at least 60% in every subject. It covers fees, accommodation, textbooks, a device and a stipend, with vacation work at the mine.

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering

Who can apply

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • Have achieved a minimum result of 60% for all subjects in your previous year of study
  • Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • Have good communication skills
  • Have good leadership, supervisory and management skills
  • Not have a criminal record

What the bursary covers

  • Registration fees
  • Tuition fees
  • Accommodation
  • Prescribed textbooks
  • Electronic equipment
  • A stipend
  • Vacation work at the company may be required during university holidays.

What a work-back bursary means

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Full academic record, including most recent results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof of admission or acceptance to study at a tertiary institution, if entering 1st year (on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof of residence, not older than 3 months (certified copy)
  • Security clearance certificate

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements

    Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

  2. Prepare your documents

    Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

  3. Apply through the official channel
  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around August. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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About Barberton Mines

Barberton Mines is a long-established gold mining operation near Barberton in Mpumalanga and a subsidiary of Pan African Resources.

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