Closing Date: 31 October 2024
Exxaro: Bursaries 2025
Exxaro is inviting students to apply for their Feeder Scheme Bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year. The bursary is designed to equip recipients with the skills and knowledge necessary for thriving careers within the organization, aligning with the company’s People Strategy. Focused on key mining industry disciplines, it supports students pursuing a 4-year degree (NQF8) and aims to develop future leaders in the sector.
Bursaries will be awarded to for studies within the following fields:
- Civil Engineering (BEng)
- Electrical Engineering (BEng)
- Industrial Engineering (BEng)
- Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
- Metallurgical Engineering (BEng)
- Mine Surveying (Bachelors)
- Mining Engineering (BSc)
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
- Tuition fees,
- Accommodation and Meals
- Book fees / pocket money
- Alaptop / tablet.
NB. After graduation, bursary recipients will be included in the selection process for appointment into the company’s Professional-in-Training Programme.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must be studying on a full-time basis
- Civil Engineering students: you must be studying towards a BEng Civil Engineering qualification, and be entering your 2nd year of study in 2025
- Electrical Engineering students: you must be studying towards a BEng Electrical Engineering qualification, and be entering your 2nd year of study in 2025
- Industrial Engineering students: you must be studying towards a BEng Industrial Engineering qualification, and be entering your 2nd year of study in 2025
- Mechanical Engineering students: you must be studying towards a BEng Mechanical Engineering qualification, and be entering your 2nd or 3rd year of study in 2025
- Metallurgical Engineering students: you must be studying towards a BEng Metallurgy qualification, and be entering your 2nd or 4th/final year of study in 2025
- Mine Surveying students: you must be entering your 1st year of B Mine Surveying studies in 2025 and are prepared to continue with Hons
- Mining Engineering students: you must be studying towards a BSc Mining Engineering qualification, and be entering your 2nd or 4th/final year of study in 2025
- You must be ambitious and hard working
- You must be passionate about engineering
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online at: Exxaro Bursary Application 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit their supporting documentation, which may include the following the following:
- Curriculum Vitae
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full tertiary record/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of residence, if applicable
- Proof of disability, if applicable
