Gold One Bursary

Fields of study

• Financial Studies
• Geological and Earth Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Science
• Mining Engineering
• Other fields will also be considered for internal applicants

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, in Gauteng province
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be registered to study at a recognised and accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa
• Be in financial need
• Preference will be given to students residing within mine hosting communities (Springs, Benoni, Brakpan and Nigel, as well as townships of these towns)

Internal applicants (students who employees or direct dependents of Gold One employees)

• Be a permanent employee or a direct dependent of a Gold One employee
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be registered to study at a recognised and accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Examination fees
• Prescribed books
• As well as university administered accommodation for full-time students

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Proof of tertiary registration (certified copy)
• Formal quotations for all study-related expenses (certified copy)
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copies)
• Proof of residence (certified copy)
• Proof of tertiary registration (certified copy)
• Formal quotations for all study-related expenses (certified copy)

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
   Gold One Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: Gold One Bursary Application 2026

   Internal applicants

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. 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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Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 011 730 7600

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Gold One

Gold One is a gold mining group whose underground operations include the Modder East mine near Brakpan, Ekurhuleni.