Sasol Mining Women in Local Communities Bursary
Offered by Sasol Mining Women in Local Communities
Closed Usually closes around September
The Sasol Mining Women in Local Communities Bursary fully funds women aged 25 or younger who live within about 50km of Secunda and are studying engineering, geology, mine surveying or mining engineering.
Fields of study
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Geology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mine Surveying
- Mining Engineering
Who can apply
- Be a South Africa citizen
- Be female
- Not be older than 25 years old
- Reside within approximately 50 km of Secunda and surrounding communities, in Mpumalanga province
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate BSc or BEng degree, in an Engineering, Mining or related field, as listed above
- Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised university in South Africa
- Meet the programme’s academic requirements, with the following results
- Have achieved a minimum result of 70% in Mathematics
- Have achieved a minimum result of 70% in Physical Science
- Have achieved a minimum result of 60% in English
What the bursary covers
- Funding is renewed each year if you meet the academic requirements.
Documents you will need
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric
- Full academic record, if currently studying
- Proof of university registration
- Proof of address
How to apply
- Check the requirements
Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.
- Prepare your documents
Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.
- Apply through the official channel
Applicants who have PREVIOUSLY REGISETERED on the Sasol Bursary website, you may continue their application by Logging in
Applicants who have PREVIOUSLY REGISETERED on the Sasol Bursary website but have forgotten their password, may click on the Forgot Password – you will then receive an email to reset your password, after receiving your new password, you may continue your application from step 5 above.
Applicants who do not have internet access or access to an internet café, may contact Sasol Bursary Application Helpline at 086 010 6235 for support.
- Submit before the closing date
Usually closes around September. 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 086 010 6235
Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.
About Sasol Mining Women in Local Communities
Sasol Mining operates coal mines around Secunda in Mpumalanga that feed Sasol's synthetic fuels plant.
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