Assmang Manganese Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

• Electrical Engineering Heavy Current (Bachelor of Technology: Electrical Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Electrical Engineering / Bachelor of Science Engineering) (1 bursary to be awarded)
• Industrial Engineering (Bachelor of Technology: Industrial Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Industrial Engineering / Bachelor of Science Engineering) (1 bursary to be awarded)
• Information Technology (Bachelor of Technology: Information Technology / Bachelor of Science Information Technology / Advanced Diploma: Information Technology) (1 bursary to be awarded)
• Geology (Bachelor of Technology: Geology / Advanced Diploma: Geology) (1 bursary to be awarded)
• Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Technology: Mechanical Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Mechanical Engineering / Bachelor of Science Engineering) (1 bursary to be awarded)
• Metallurgical Engineering (BSc or BTech Degree in Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering) (2 bursaries to be awarded)
• Mine Survey (Bachelor of Mine Surveying / Advanced Diploma: Mine Surveying) (2 bursaries to be awarded)
• Mining Engineering (Bachelor of Technology: Mining Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Mining Engineering / Bachelor of Science: Mining Engineering) (2 bursaries to be awarded)
• Occupational Hygiene (Bachelor of Technology: Occupational Hygiene / Advanced Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health Science) (2 bursaries to be awarded)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric with a Bachelor pass / University exemption in the final examinations
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2026
• Be studying or have been accepted / provisionally accepted to study at an accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum overall average B-symbol and pass mark for all subjects, including final-year examination results, if currently studying
• Not be receiving any other bursary funding or financial aid from another institution
• Preference is given to students from a disadvantaged background in the local communities within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality and students living with disability
• Preference is given to learners who have University acceptance for the 2026 academic year

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Laptop
• Prescribed books

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full tertiary academic record, including recent results, if currently studying (on tertiary institution letterhead)
• Proof of tertiary acceptance/ provisional acceptance/ registration for 2026
• Proof of residence

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
   Assmang Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: Assmang Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around December. 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 Assmang Manganese

Assmang's Black Rock Mine Operations, in the Northern Cape, is an underground manganese mine within one of the world's largest manganese deposits.