Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for BEng studies, within the following fields

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying full-time towards a Bachelor of Engineering degree, within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be entering your 3rd or 4th year of study in 2026
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% in the current year of study

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
• Full academic record/ transcripts
• Cover letter

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
   RDM Bursary Application 2026
4. Submit before the closing date

   Closing date not yet announced. Not confirmed. Late applications are almost never accepted.

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About Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM)

Rheinmetall Denel Munition is a South African defence manufacturer, majority-owned by Germany's Rheinmetall, with Denel as a minority shareholder.