Matrics and youth who have already obtained their matric certificate are urged to apply for a bursary from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) for their 2023 studies.
The DMRE is facilitating full-time bursaries for eligible South African scholars from disadvantaged social backgrounds, who are currently doing or have completed grade 12.
Applicants should be studying in the mining and energy-related fields, preferably in the following disciplines:
- Bachelor of Science (Physics and Chemistry)
- Chemical Engineering (Mineral Processing)
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering
- Environmental Health and Management
- Geology
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering (Extractive)
- Mining Engineering
- Mining Survey
- Nuclear Engineering
- Rock Engineering.
Who can apply?
- South African citizens in matric, or who have completed matric.
- Preference will be given to women and people with disabilities.
- You must be studying or intend to study at a university or university of technology in South Africa.
- You must have achieved a minimum level 6 or higher grade ‘B’ for science in matric.
- You must have achieved a minimum level 6 or higher grade ‘B’ for mathematics in matric.
- You must be in financial need.
- You must be unemployed.
Various documents must be submitted with your application, including:
- Certified copy of National Senior Certificate or latest Grade 12 results.
- Certified copy of latest academic transcript.
- Printed proof of registration or acceptance letter from the tertiary education institution.
- Students currently in matric must send their final matric results and final acceptance letter within the first week of the release of matric results.
- Certified copy of identity document.
- Certified copy of proof of residence (not older than three months).
How to apply?
To download the application form, visit www.zabursaries.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DMRE-Bursary-Applicati…
Applications close on 30 November. If you are not contacted before 31 January 2023, consider your application unsuccessful.
Applications can be submitted via email to girllearnerbursary@dmre.gov.za; delivered to Nondumiso Zulu, DMRE Trevenna Campus, 70 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside; or posted to Private Bag X59, Arcadia, 007.
Information supplied by the DMRE.
For more information, contact Morongwe Madisha at 012 444 3860 or Olga Sedibe at 012 444 3309.
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