Tharisa Bursary

Fields of study

The bursary will cover studies within the following fields

• Analytical Chemistry
• Electrical Engineering
• Geology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Metallurgy/ Chemical Engineering
• Mining Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Physical Science in Matric
• Be studying or accepted to study towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be studying or registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Not be receiving any other bursary or sponsorship
• Preference will be given to students from local community/ labour sending areas (North West Province)

What the bursary covers

• Full tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Books
• A monthly allowance (from the first semester of 2026)

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of acceptance/ registration at an institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of social grant if applicable)

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
   Tharisa Bursary Application 2026

   (Note: the application form may look like a job application, but it is NOT – it is a bursary application, however the company uses the same portal for bursaries and job applications. In the fields where it asks about salary, insert a “0” or “N/A”).

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around February. 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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 011 996 3500

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

About Tharisa

Tharisa produces platinum group metals and chrome from its open-pit mine near Rustenburg.