Tronox Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

• Electrical Engineering (Heavy) (National Diploma/ BSc/ BEng)
• Geology (BSc)
• Information Technology (National Diploma/ BSc)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be in your 1st year of study in 2026
• Not be currently or previously registered with any SETA for any learning programme
• Preference will be given to students residing in the following traditional councils: Kwa Dube Area (Inkosi Dube), Kwa Nzuza Area (Inkosi Nzuza), Kwa Mkhwanazi (Inkosi Mkhwanazi), Ogagwini (Inkosi Zulu), Somopho (Inkosi Mthembu), Macambini (Inkosi Mathaba), Madlebe (Inkosi Zungu) or the following municipalities: Umhlathuze Municipality, Umlalazi municipality, Mandeni municipality
• Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
• Matric certificate/ statement of results (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
• Acceptance Letter/ Proof of Registration (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
• Proof of Residence from Traditional Council (TC) (certified copy – not older than 3 months)

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 “Tronox Bursary 2026 – your field of study” 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 March. 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 Tronox

Tronox is a global producer of titanium dioxide and zircon, with mineral sands operations in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.