Idwala Lime Bursary

Fields of study

• Chemistry
• Engineering
• Mining

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within a 200km radius of Danielskuil, in the Northern Cape province
• Have completed Matric
• Have passed all subjects in Matric and have achieved a minimum result of 60% for all major subjects in Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within a core discipline, as listed above
• Be studying or registered to study at a recognised and accredited public University or Technical College in South Africa (the bursary will NOT cover studies at private institutions)
• Be willing to work and excel in the specialised discipline of study
• Be a top-performing student
• Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• 2025 academic results
• Proof of enrolment or acceptance at a tertiary institution
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable)
• Affidavit if student does not have one or both parents
• Proof of residence
• Motivational letter (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

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
   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the Idwala Lime Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

   – Hand delivery: Justice Seinolo at Idwala Lime

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around February. 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

• Email [email protected]

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

About Idwala Lime

Idwala Industrial Holdings mines and processes lime and carbonates, with its lime operation near Danielskuil in the Northern Cape.