AfriSam Bursary

Offered by AfriSam

Closed Usually closes around September

The AfriSam Bursary funds engineering diploma students linked to specific AfriSam quarries, such as Civil Engineering for Peninsula Quarry and Mechanical Engineering for Rheebok Quarry. It covers up to three years of study for students with a 60% average or higher.

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded studies within the following fields

  • Peninsula Quarry: Civil Engineering Diploma
  • Rheebok Quarry: Mechanical Engineering Diploma

Who can apply

  • Be studying or intend on studying towards one of the Engineering qualifications listed above
  • Be studying or intend on studying at a recognized and accredited University in South Africa
  • Have a strong academic record
  • Have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
  • Have good behavioural standards
  • Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) students and female students

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae

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

    Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “Bursary-Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering” 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 September. 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 AfriSam

AfriSam is one of South Africa's largest cement and construction materials producers, supplying cement, readymix concrete and aggregates since 1934.

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