Thungela Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies, within the following fields

• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Geology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Mining Engineering

Who can apply

• Be South African citizen
• Be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, in one of the fields listed above
• Be entering your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of study
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Be an Employment Equity candidate
• Have an excellent academic record
• Be in need of financial assistance
• Require practical experience for your mining-related subjects
• Be passionate about your area of study

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)

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
   Thungela Bursary Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: Thungela Bursary Application 2027

   Please use the following promotional code when applying/ tracking your application: THUNGELA2027

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.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 011 258 4464
• Phone 0860 100 7787

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

About Thungela

Thungela Resources is a South African thermal coal producer that was spun out of Anglo American in 2021.