Kumba Iron Ore Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within the following fields

• Data Analytics
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Finance
• Geology
• Geo-Tech
• Human Resources
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Occupational Hygiene
• Surveying

Who can apply

• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above
• Be entering your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of study in 2026
• Be studying or registered/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record
• Be willing and able to complete vacation work in the Northern Cape, during university holidays
• Have a valid Code B Driver’s License or be able to obtain it during the bursary period
• Obtain operational experience in the mining industry during vacation work periods
• Preference will be given to candidates that are local to the mining area communities in the Northern Cape
• Preference will be given to students who originate from the Northern Cape

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Book fees
• Accommodation

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (on letterhead)
• Proof of University registration for the relevant field of study (on letterhead)
• Proof of University provisional acceptance (on letterhead)
• Drivers License, if applicable (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
   Kumba Iron Ore Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: Kumba Iron Ore Bursary Application 2026

   Please use the following promotional code when applying/ tracking your application: KIO2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. 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]
• Phone 011 258 4464

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

About Kumba Iron Ore

Kumba Iron Ore, part of Anglo American, is Africa's largest iron ore producer, with mines in the Northern Cape.