INFORMATION ON BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS FROM DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS.

Department of land affairs

Fields available Cartography, Town planning, Geomatics/Land survey,

Topographical & Engineering survey, BSc as well as National
Diploma.
Who can apply South African citizens.
Academic requirements Grade 12 with a pass in Mathematics and Physical science with
at least D higher grade or C standard grade.
What the bursary/scholarship The bursary covers registration, tuition fees, accommodation
covers and meals.
What happens after the It is up to the company whether they employ the students or
completion of studies not.
Applications and more The Bursary Officer, Department of Land Affairs, Directorate:
information. Human Resources Development, Private Bag X833, Pretoria,
0001 or 184 Jacob Mare street, Pretoria. Tel: 012 312 8220/8249

Eric Moloto Foundation

Fields available Engineering

Who can apply South Africans interested in Science and Technology
Academic requirements Grade 12 with Mathematics and physical Science, A and B
symbols higher grade.
What the bursary/scholarship The bursary covers registration, tuition fees, accommodation
covers and meals.
What happens after the After completion of the studies the students are employed
completion of studies immediately.
Applications and more Eric Moloto Foundation. Tel: 082 4334 641, e-mail:
information ericmoloto@yahoo.com

Rand water

Fields available B.com and Engineering

Who can apply South African citizens
Academic requirements Grade 12 certificate with Symbol A higher grade in Mathematics
for B.com and symbol C standard grade in Mathematics for
Engineering.
What the bursary/scholarship The bursary covers registration, tuition fees, accommodation
covers and meals as well as the travelling allowance.
What happens after the After completion of the studies students must work for the
completion of studies company for 4 years.
Applications and more Career Wise, P.O.BOX 30632, Braamfontein, 2017. Tel:
information 0114847505. To apply students must phone.
South Africa Air Force Headquarters

Fields available Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Who can apply South Africans
Academic requirements Between 18-24 with Maths, Science and English, standard grade
C and higher grade D, no criminal record, N3 certificate with
English as a passed subject
What the bursary/scholarship Does not give bursary, instead select students for training on a
covers contract basis.
What happens after the After training students pay back by working for the company
completion of studies
Applications and more SA Air Force Headquarters, Directorate HR Services (Recruitment
information Section), Private Bag X199, Pretoria, 0001. Tel: 012 312
2148/2609/2801/2904. Fax: 012 312 2138. Website:
www.af.mil.za

BHP Billiton

Fields available Mining Engineering, Mine Surveying, Extractive Metallurgy,

Industrial Engineering, Electrical (Heavy current) and Mechanical
Engineering and Geology.
Who can apply Full-time students at South African universities or universities of
Technology
Academic requirements All grade 12 students with the minimum of C symbol in both
Maths and Science. Students who are already studying may also
apply.
What the bursary/scholarship Registration, tuition fees, accommodation and an annual cash
covers allowance. Second year academic bursars qualify for a personal
computer.
What happens after the After obtaining a degree/diploma, the bursar must work for BHP
completion of studies Billiton or its nominee for a year in respect of each year for
which they received a bursary, or repay the bursary costs
incurred by BHP Billiton.
Applications and more Career Wise (pty) Ltd, P.O.BOX 30632, Braamfontein, 2017. Tel:
information 011 484 7505. Fax: 011 484 5951. E-mail:
info@careerwise.co.za. Website: www.careerwise.co.za
Anglo Platinum

Fields available Mining Engineering, Geology, Mechanical and heavy current

Electrical Engineering, Analytical Engineering,
Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering, Finance/Accounting, Mine
ventilation, Mine survey and Rock Engineering.
Who can apply Anyone can apply
Academic requirements C symbol on higher grade or a B symbol on standard grade in
both Mathematics and Science in the final grade 12 exams.
Science is not requirement for Finance/Accountancy but grade
12 Accountancy would be a recommendation.
What the bursary/scholarship The bursary covers full tertiary registration and tuition fees,
covers book allowance, once off computer allowance, medical and
death benefit cover, residence fees, very generous personal
allowance for the period of tuition at the tertiary institution and
14 days paid time-off per annum.
What happens after the The bursary scheme is designed to equip the student with all the
completion of studies building blocks he/she will need to make a success of the career.
This starts with the option of a unique exposure year where a
student spends a full year with the company to get work
experience in his/her career choice before starting with their
studies.
Applications and more The Bursary Department, P.O.BOX 450, Kroondal, 0350 or Tel:
information 0145960190/0333. Applicants can also apply online. Website:
www.angloplatinum.com

SAIMECHE Student Merit Award

Fields available BTech, or BEng and Mechanical Engineering

Who can apply
Academic requirements
What happens after the
completion of the studies
Applications and more information
Final year National diploma students at any South African
University of Technology.
Certified copy of mid-year results.
There is no service contract, students look for the jobs on
their own.
P.O.BOX 93395, Yeoville, 2143. e-mail: www.GradX.net
Anglo American Open Scholarship
Fields available
Who can apply
Academic requirements
What does the bursary cover
What happens after the
completion of the studies
Applications and more information
The Gallagher Trust
Fields available
Who can apply
Academic requirements
What does the bursary cover
What happens after the
completion of the studies
Applications and more information
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
Fields available
Who can apply
Academic requirements
What does the bursary cover
What happens after the
completion of the studies
Applications and more information
Any degree course at any University in South Africa.
South Africans with permanent residence in South Africa.
Applicants must be “all rounders” who achieve not only
academic excellence but are also achievers in other fields,
need to be politically aware and involvement in sport and
community work is vital, must apply during their Matric
year and must achieve a minimum of 4 higher grade
distinctions in their final Matric exams to be considered.
The scholarship covers tuition and residence fees plus a
generous cash allowance and a return flight to London on
graduation.
Only one award per year, strictly on merit. This scholarship
is aimed at the outstanding scholar in South Africa and is a
reward for excellence.
www.careerwise.co.za
Open to all degrees at University of Cape Town only.
South Africans with permanent residence in South Africa
from previously disadvantaged communities only.
Applicants must have excellent academic results with
distinctions.
The bursary covers tuition and residence fees plus a cash
allowance.
The company decides what happens after completion of
studies.
www.careewise.co.za
Open to all degrees.
South Africans with permanent residence in South Africa.
Applicants must have excellent academic results with
distinctions.
The bursary covers tuition and residence fees plus a cash
allowance.
The company decides what happens after completion of
studies.
www.careewise.co.za
South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM)
Fields available
Who can apply
Academic requirements
What does the bursary cover
What happens after the
completion of the studies
Applications and more information
South African Institute of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
Fields available
Who can apply
Academic requirements
What does the bursary cover
What happens after the
completion of the studies
Applications and more information SAICE-SPEBS Desk. Tel: 0828861084 (Office hours), Fax:
Mining and Metallurgy
Deserving students in their early years (usually first and
second year) of Mining and Metallurgy study.
Recommended Universities are Cape Town, Johannesburg,
Kwazulu Natal, Limpopo, North West, Pretoria,
Stellenbosch, Unisa and Wits.
A pass in Maths, Science and Chemistry.
Bursaries are awarded until at least the second year of
study and covers tuition fees and the books.
After the completion of the studies it is up to the company
whether they employ the students or not.
www.careerwise.co.za
National diploma or the degree in Civil Engineering
Financially needy and academically deserving students at a
South African tertiary Institution. Students from foreign
countries are not considered. Bursaries are intended for
S2, S3, and S4 Civil Engineering students only and for the
degree are second year, third year and fourth year Civil
Engineering students only.
Bursaries are awarded to National students after having
passed their first level (S1) exams and to degree students
after having passed their first year exam.
Bursaries are granted per semester and are dependent on
exam results received. The funds/bursaries are intended to
partially cover registration, tuition and books. Bursary
cheques are made out to the tertiary institution to be
credited to the bursar’s account. The amount is the
Maximum of R5000 per student per semester.
After completion of studies the students are provided with
learnership/in-service training.
0865054953. contact person: Marthelene Buckle.
MINTEK

Fields available Geology, Mineralogy, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry,

Who can apply
Academic requirements
What does the bursary cover
What happens after the completion On the completion of their studies, bursars undergo an
of the studies
Applications and more information www.mintek.co.za ,Tel: 011 709 4111
Chemical Engineering, Extractive or Physical Metallurgical
Engineering and Electrical or light or heavy current Electronic
Engineering, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
Post students intending to do research in the above fields at
any recognized South African University. Undergraduate
students intending to do degrees at traditional Universities
and comprehensive Universities.
For post graduate students the research project must be
approved by Mintek. For undergraduate students
Matriculation exemption with minimum level 5 in Maths,
Science and English. The students also need to have taken
Maths and Science in grade 10-12. Students already enrolled
at University must not have any financial support that entails
a service obligation upon graduation, and can demonstrate
acceptable academic performance.
The bursaries cover the full payment of tuition fees,
residence fees and other costs in return for a commitment to
work at Mintek on year-for year basis.
intensive training course that is aimed at turning them into
career Scientists. Bursars are also given the opportunity to
work closely with some of the world’s foremost researchers,
learn more about other scientific divisions at Mintek and
become involved in interesting research. Bursars are also
obliged to undertake vacation work at Mintek at the end of
their first, second and third undergraduate years for a period
of between 6-8 weeks.
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

Fields available Engineering

Who can apply
Academic requirements
What does the bursary cover
What happens after the completion It demonstrates the candidates identification with the ideals
of the studies
Applications and more information Engineering Council of South Africa, Private Bag X69, Bruma,
Applicants with recognized or accredited academic
qualifications.
Certified proof that the applicant holds a recognized or
accredited academic qualification.
No bursary but provides training instead.
of the profession, namely maintenance of a high level of
standards and of professionalism in the interest of the public
and a country as a whole. As the industry is increasingly in
need of registered persons, the candidates immediately find
themselves in an advantageous position over non-registered
practitioners. Persons registered as candidates are normally
subjected to a formally structured training program which
will prepare them for professional registration. After
obtaining the required qualification and experience, ECSA
registers Engineering practitioners in the professional
registration categories namely professional Engineer (Pr Eng),
professional Certificated Engineer (Pr Cert Eng), professional
Engineering Technologist (Pr Tch Eng) and the professional
Engineering Technician (Pr Techni Eng).
2026. Tel: 011 607 9500, Fax: 011 622 9295. E-mail:
engineer@ecsa.co.za

CSIR Post Graduate Bursary Scheme

Fields available BSc architectural, electronic and aeronautical engineering,

BSc mining, environmental sciences, computer science,
biotechnology or geology.
Who can apply Students studying full time at any recognized South African
University.
Academic requirements Must have junior engineering degree for engineering
disciplines.
What does the bursary cover Full payment of the tuition fees.
What happens after the completion Service contract (year-for-year)
of the studies
Applications and more information Human Resources Department: P.O.BOX 395, Pretoria, 0001.
Website: www.GradX.net
National Research Foundation (NRF)

Fields available BSc or BA

Who can apply Students intending to do post graduate study at the
University of Limpopo.
Academic requirements Undergraduate degree in the Science or Humanities fields.
What does the bursary cover Full payment of the tuition fees.
What happens after the completion No service contract
of the studies
Applications and more information Financial Aid Office: Private bag X1106, Sovenga, 0727

Council for Geo-science

Fields available BSc e.g. Scientific geology.

Who can apply Anyone interested in a career in the geosciences.
Academic requirements 60% and above in Mathematics, Science and Chemistry.
What does the bursary cover The bursary covers everything, registration, tuition fees,
accommodation and the meals.
What happens after the completion After completion of studies, students are employed by the
of the studies company.
Applications and more information http:/www.geoscience.org.za. Tel: +27(0)12 841 1912, Fax:
+27(0)12 841 1221, 280 Pretoria Street, Silveton, Pretoria,
Private Bag X112, Pretoria, 0001.

ESKOM

Fields available Electrical engineering (heavy current), mechanical

engineering, electromechanical engineering, electronic
engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering and
industrial engineering. Non-technical fields are B.com
Accounting, B.com Law and B.com Marketing.
Who can apply South African citizens.
Academic requirements Senior certificate with matric exemption and an aggregate of
at least a C symbol for Maths, Physical science and English in
higher grade. For non-technical degrees the requirements are
Maths and English with symbol C in higher grade.
What does the bursary cover Full payment of the tuition fees.
What happens after the completion The company decides.
of the studies
Applications and more information Eskom Student Development Manager, P.O.BOX 1091,
Johannesburg, 2000.
DENEL (Centre for Learning and Development)

Fields available (a)Air craft mechanics, air craft instrument mechanic, air craft
electrician and machine tool millwright. (b) Air craft
mechanics, air craft structural worker, fitter and turners,
turner machinist and tool and jig maker.
Who can apply Anyone who is interested in Technical career.
Academic requirements (a) Grade 11 (N2) with Maths and Science. (b) Grade 10
(N1).
What does the bursary cover They do not give bursaries; they train the students, giving
theoretical as well as practical training.
What happens after the completion After the minimum period of 95 weeks or maximum period
of the studies of203 weeks, the apprentice/student may perform a trade
test and qualify as an artisan.
Applications and more information Tel: 011 927 4465 or 011 927 3284. E-mail:
derricks@aviation.denel.co.za

SAFMARINE

Fields available Navigating, Engineering and catering

Who can apply Young people intending to be trained to fill positions within
the above fields.
What does the bursary cover Provide with training
What happens after the completion The company provides training programs varying from three
of the studies to four years to gain the appropriate internationally
recognised certification for Deck (Navigating) cadet officers,
Engineering cadet officers and Petty officers.
Applications and more information Safmarine Technical Organization Crewing Department,
P.O.BOX 7487, Roggebaai, 8012
TELKOM Bursaries and School Grants

Fields available At University: B Engineering electronic and computer

Who can apply
Academic requirements
What does the bursary cover
What happens after the completion What happens after completion of studies is up to the
of the studies
Applications and more information Contact the TELKOM Graduate Development Schemes
engineering, B Engineering electronic/electrical (light
current), BSc Engineering electronic/electrical (light current)
and BSc computer science/IT/Software Development and
B.com Marketing Management. At University of Technology
(Technical-type qualifications): ND Information Technology
(Communication Networks), ND IT (Technical), ND Computer
systems (Engineering) and ND Electrical engineering (light
current) and the ND Marketing. At FET (Further Education
and Training (Technical College): N Diploma in Electrical
engineering (light current).
Aimed at assisting South African matriculants and tertiary
students.
At University: Grade 12 with Maths and Science, symbol C
higher grade with a pass in English. For students already at
the University must have a minimum of 60% and no failed
courses. For B.com Marketing Management the
requirements are grade 12, Maths, symbol D higher grade or
B standard grade and for the students already at the
University must have the minimum of 60% and no failed
courses. At University of Technology (Technical-type
qualifications): Grade 12, Maths and Science Higher grade D
and a pass in English. A minimum of 60% and no failed
courses for the students already at the University. The
requirements for ND Marketing are grade 12, Maths with
standard grade C with a pass in English. At FET (Further
Education and Training (Technical College): Grade 12, Maths
and Science with symbol D in standard grade and a pass in
English.
Full payment of the tuition fees. Telkom also offers school
grants to scholars for grade 12, 11 and 12 on an annual basis
at public schools (No private schools).
company.
Information line at 086 077 6655.