Closing Date: 02 February 2024
Armscor: Bursaries for 2024
Armscor, partnered with the Defence industry, is inviting inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.
The Armscor Bursary Scheme aims to address the lack of critical skills in science and engineering skills, of the defence industry. The company invites students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, to apply for funding. Bursaries will be awarded for studies in fields that align with the future needs of the defence industry.
Fields of study:
Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies within the following fields:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry and Physics
- Computer Science
- Electronics / Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
- Human Kinetics & Ergonomics Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Naval/ Marine Engineering
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 full time, towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification within one of the fields listed above, in 2024
- You must be studying or accepted/ registered to study at a recognised tertiary institute within South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must be interested in pursuing a career within the defence industry
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Mathematics in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Physical Science in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for English in Matric
- You must be from a previously disadvantaged background
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
- Tuition fees,
- Study materials,
- Accommodation,
- Meals,
- Allowances
- Vacation work (where available)
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 mid-year results, if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric
- Full academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of registration (on institutions letterhead)
- Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or employment letter if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit if an informal trader/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable/ death certificate if deceased)
- Covering letter, stating the following: your field of study and what motivated you to choose to study in your field
Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
Via Email to: bursaries@armscor.co.za (Insert the words “Armscor Bursary Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).
or
Via Post to:
Senior Manager: Learning & Organisation Development
Armscor LTD
Private Bag X337
Pretoria
0001
Please note:
Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit the following documents before the bursary is awarded:
- Matric final results/ certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance or registration at University (on institutions letterhead)
- Student number
- Fees statement, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
