West Wits Mining Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

• Electrical Engineering
• Finance
• Geology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have recently completed Matric
• Have achieved good academic results, especially in Mathematics and Science
• Intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Be passionate and ambitious to embark on a transformative journey in the mining industry
• Preference will be given to students residing in Wards 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 70, and 127

What the bursary covers

• Tertiary studies

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Cover letter
• Academic transcript
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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]

   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 May. 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 West Wits Mining

West Wits Mining is developing gold and uranium projects in the historic Witwatersrand Basin near Johannesburg.