African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) Bursary

Fields of study

• Accounting
• Built Environment
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science / Informatics
• Electrical Engineering
• Geology
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Technology (IT)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Mining Engineering

North West University (NWU)

• Chemical and Minerals Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgy

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying at the University of Pretoria (UP) or North West University (NWU)
• Have completed your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of study
• Have a strong academic record
• Not be currently receiving any other bursary funding

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees (for the full duration of the course)
• Textbooks
• Laptop
• Accommodation in university residence
• Meals

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• University full academic record (on institutions letterhead)
• University acceptance letter (on institutions letterhead)

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]

   Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “ARM Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).

   Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around March. 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 African Rainbow Minerals (ARM)

African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is a diversified South African mining company founded by Patrice Motsepe, with interests in platinum, iron ore, manganese, coal and more.