Siyanqoba Ngamandla Holdings Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

• Human Resources Management
• Mining Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering (mining-related)
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Procurement

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within a mining, engineering or related field
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
• Be enrolled/ accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Have demonstrated interest in the mining or engineering industry
• Preference will be given to students from Mpumalanga (Emalahleni and Lekwa Local Municipalities), however students from other areas may also apply

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks
• Accommodation

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Latest academic results (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance/ enrolment at a recognized institution
• Motivational letter stating why you deserve the bursary and your career goals in mining or engineering (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]

   Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “BUR001/2025” 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 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]

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

About Siyanqoba Ngamandla Holdings

Siyanqoba Ngamandla Holdings is a Black women-founded group working in engineering, mining, logistics and energy.