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Imerys Refractory Bursary

Offered by Imerys Refractory

Closed Usually closes around November

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The Imerys Refractory Bursary supports employees, their dependants and residents of Thabazimbi and nearby communities studying engineering, geology, chemistry, metallurgy, safety and mining-related support fields.

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for Degree or Diploma studies within the following fields

  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Health & Safety
  • Production
  • Metallurgy

Bursaries may also be awarded for studies related to the mining industry, including

  • Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Logistics
  • Supply Chain

Who can apply

  • Be an employee Imerys Refractory Minerals South Africa OR a child/ dependent of employees OR you must reside in the community (Thabazimbi, Skierlik, Smashblock and Northam, in Limpopo)
  • Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2026
  • Be studying or have applied/ been accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution within South Africa
  • Preference will be given to students from Mashishini, Lydenburg (Mpumalanga)

What the bursary covers

  • Vacation work at the company may be required during university holidays.
  • A work-back period applies: you may need to work for the funder after graduating, usually for as long as you were funded.

What a work-back bursary means

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results/ certificate (certified copy)
  • University academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of application or acceptance at a tertiary institution for 2026 (on institutes letterhead)
  • Fees statement or cost estimates for 2026
  • Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • 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
    Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

    Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “Imerys Refractory Bursary 2026” 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 November. 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 Imerys Refractory

Imerys Refractory Minerals produces aluminosilicate minerals for industry and operates in Limpopo as part of the French Imerys group.

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