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Canyon Coal: Bursary 2024

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 theĀ 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 ā€“ 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 ā€œCanyon Coal Bursary 2024ā€ in the email subject line).

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