Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

• Chemical Engineering (Metallurgy) (BSc/ Advanced Diploma)
• Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) (BTech/ BSc Eng/ Advanced Diploma)
• Industrial Engineering (BTech/ BSc Eng/ Advanced Diploma)
• Mechanical Engineering (BTech/ BSc Eng/ Advanced Diploma)
• Mine Survey (Bachelors/ Advanced Diploma)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Have completed Matric with a bachelor pass
• Be studying or intend on studying full time, towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
• Current University/ University of Technology students: you must have a strong academic record with a minimum average B-Symbol and pass mark for all subjects
• Not be receiving any other bursary funding or form of financial aid from another organization/ institution
• Preference will be given to 1st year students and students 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)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record, including most recent records, if currently studying
• Proof of tertiary registration / acceptance (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of residential address

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
   Tshipi Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: Tshipi Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. 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 Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining

Tshipi é Ntle runs one of South Africa's largest single manganese mines, in the Kalahari Manganese Field of the Northern Cape.