Columbus Stainless Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Accounting Sciences (BSc) / Finance (BCom) bursary: you must be currently in Matric in 2026 and will be studying towards a Accounting Sciences (BSc) / Finance (BCom) qualification in 2027
• Metallurgical Engineering (B Eng) bursary: you must be currently studying towards a Metallurgical Engineering (B Eng) qualification
• Material Sciences bursary: you must intend on studying towards a Material Sciences qualification in 2027
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate
• Full academic record/ transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Photo of yourself (head and shoulders)
• Any other relevant documents/ certificates/ courses

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
   • Accounting Sciences/ Finance bursary application
   • Metallurgical Engineering bursary application
   • Material Sciences bursary application
4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. 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 0 13 247 9111

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

About Columbus Stainless

Columbus Stainless, in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, is Africa's only stainless steel producer and part of Spain's Acerinox group.