Implats: Bursaries 2026

Implats is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

• Accounting (BCom)
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry (BSc)
• Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current only)
• Extractive Metallurgy
• Geology (Mining/ Exploration)
• Human Resources (BCom)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Nursing
• Survey (Mining)
• Teaching

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees,
• Accommodation in residence,
• Computer allowance (from second year only)
• Cash allowance.

Bursary recipients will be required to take part in vacation work at Impala Platinum, at the end of every year. And after graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work for the company for the equal duration of funding received.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must have received university exemption
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% / Rating Code 5 for English in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% / Rating Code 5 for Science Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% / Rating Code 5 for Mathematics in Matric
• Students with disabilities are welcome to apply, however selection will be subject to the physical demands of an occupation related to a degree