Valterra Platinum Bursary

Offered by Valterra Platinum

Closed Usually closes around July

The Valterra Platinum Bursary funds rock engineering, mine surveying and mining engineering students through to Honours level, with vacation work.

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

  • Geotechnical (Rock Engineering)
  • Geomatics (Mine Surveying)
  • Mining Engineering

What the bursary covers

  • Tuition fees for the full duration of your studies
  • Up to Honours level
  • Vacation work at the company may be required during university holidays.

What a work-back bursary means

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Full academic record/ transcript (every year of study including the current year)
  • CV, detailing any extra-curricular activities or any volunteering opportunities
  • Proof of address (municipal account or letter from a local tribal authority)
  • Proof of Honours acceptance, once available

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
  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around July. 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 Valterra Platinum

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is one of the world's largest producers of platinum group metals.

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