Mwelase Group of Companies Bursary

Fields of study

16 bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following preferred fields

• Business Administration
• Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical)
• Financial Management or Accounting Sciences
• Human Resources Management
• Information Technology / Information Systems / Design
• Mining Engineering / Mining Survey / Geology / Metallurgy
• Operations Management
• Safety or Environmental Management

Who can apply

• Have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, preferably within one of the fields listed above
• Students entering 1st year in 2026: you must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Mathematics and Physical Science, if applying for Engineering studies
• Students entering 1st year in 2026: you must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics and Physical Science, if applying for Technical studies
• Students entering 1st year in 2026: you must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics and Accounting, if applying for Commerce studies
• Current tertiary students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
• Not be receiving any other bursary funding from another organisation or NSFAS
• Preference will be given to students residing in Emalahleni Municipality and Steve Tshwete Municipality, in Mpumalanga province
• Preference will be given to historically disadvantaged individuals

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks
• Meals
• Accommodation
• Compulsory academic excursions or seminars (where applicable)

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Latest academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying
• Motivational letter requesting bursary funding (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

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 “Mwelase 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 February. 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]
• Phone 011 802 0565

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

About Mwelase Group of Companies

Mwelase Group is a 100% Black-owned South African mining services company founded in 2010, focused on opencast mining and coal.