Closing Date: 28 December 2023
Canyon Coal: Bursary Programme 2024
Canyon Coal is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, through their 3 collieries (Khanye Colliery; Bekezela Colliery and Gugulethu Colliery), for the 2024 academic year.
Fields of study:
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following mining-related fields:
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Geology (BSc)
- Mine Survey (BSc)
- Mining Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Safety Management
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
- Full tuition,
- Accommodation
- Book Allowances.
Eligibility Requirements for the Bursary:
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric (in 2023) or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2024
- You must be studying or have been provisionally accepted to study at a university in South Africa
- You must be interested in joining the Mining Industry
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for all major subjects, if currently studying
- Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students residing within the host community (Bronkhorstspruit area: Bronkhorstspruit area, Bekezela Colliery: Host community, Gugulethu Colliery: Msukaligwa area)
- Preference will be given to students in financial need
- Preference will be given to students who are studying or have applied to study at their local tertiary institution
- Preference will be given to female students and student with disabilities
How to Apply
Download Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)
Required Documents:
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents along with your completed application form:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results/ certificate (certified copy)
- Tertiary academic records including most recent results, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Proof of registration or application and fee statement (certified copy)
- Parents, guardians or spouse (breadwinners) ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents, guardians or spouse (breadwinners) proof of income (latest payslip or letter from company stating income if employed, balance sheet if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension if applicable – see page 8 of the application form for more details) (certified copies)
- Motivational letter to support your application, including details of your academic ability, financial need and future career plans
- Proof of residence
Applications must be submitted via email to: khanye.slp@canyoncoal.com (Insert the words “Canyon Coal Bursary 2024” in the email subject line).
