Trans Hex Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

• Crewing
• Engineering
• Environmental Management
• Geology
• Geophysics
• Marine Engineering
• Metallurgy
• Mining
• Nautical Sciences
• Other disciplines critical to mining operations including Mine Supply Chain

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen or a resident in South Africa
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying towards a qualification within one of the fields listed above
• Be passionate about a career in mining, geological, maritime, environmental, or engineering fields
• Be dedicated to your studies
• Be in financial need
• Preference will be given to students from Doringbaai, Ebenhaeser, Lutzville, Lamberts Bay, Vredendal and nearby towns

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Meal allowance
• Travel

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Academic transcripts
• Proof of tertiary acceptance
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant or pension if applicable)

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 “Trans Hex 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 April. 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]

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

About Trans Hex

Trans Hex is a South African diamond mining company that has produced gem-quality diamonds for five decades.