Closing Date: 15 January 2023
Gibela Rail Transport Consortium invites students to apply for Bursary Programme 2023 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies at University, University of Technology and TVET College, within the following fields:
TVET College:
- Boiler-makers
- Control and instrumentation technicians
- Electricians
- Fitters and Turners
- Mechanics
- Millwrights
- Pattern-makers
- Plumbers
- Vehicle-builders
- Welders
University and University of Technology:
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Logistics Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Supply Chain
TVET students will receive cover for the following expenses: full tuition fees and a book allowance.
University and University of Technology students will receive cover for the following expenses: full tuition fees, book allowance, accommodation and meals.
Bursaries are granted for one year at a time and are renewed each year based on satisfactory academic performance.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 28 February 2023 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
TVET students:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric in 2022 or have completed Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of level 4 for Mathematics, Science and English in Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification, in one of the fields listed above, in 2023
- You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record and be able to show potential for academic success
- You must be in financial need
- Current N3 and N4 students are encouraged to apply
University and University of Technology students:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric in 2022 or have completed Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of level 6 for Mathematics, Physical Science and Accounting in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum of result level 5 for English in Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification, in one of the fields listed above, in 2023
- You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record and be able to show potential for academic success
- You must be in financial need
- Current 1st and 2nd year students are encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Students who meet the minimum eligibility criteria, can apply by submitting copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- South African ID document (certified copy)
- Full academic record (certified copies)
- Short Curriculum Vitae
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed or informally employed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable) (certified copy)
- TVET students: proof of acceptance for admission from a TVET institution in South Africa (on institutions letterhead)
- University and University of Technology students: proof of acceptance from a University or University of Technology in South Africa (on letterhead)
Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of above documents to apply.
Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: gibelabursaries@communityrail.co.za
– Fax: 086 246 2666
(Insert the words “Gibela Bursary 2023 TVET” “Gibela Bursary 2023 University” on your application).
