Vergenoeg Mining Company: Bursaries 2023

Vergenoeg Mining Company invites South African students to apply for the 2023 Bursary Programme. The programme aims to grant candidates the means to pursue their tertiary studies and achieve their academic goals.

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded for studies at College, University and University of Technology, within the following fields:

• Engineering 
• Geology (BSc) 
• Lab Chemistry/ Metallurgy
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining
• Mining Engineering
• Non-technical Bursary (any discipline)

Requirements:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be between the ages of 18 and 22 years old
• You must have completed Matric with exemption
• You must have achieved a minimum of Level 5 for all subjects in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Diploma or Degree within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must have been accepted to study at a College, University or University of Technology in South Africa
• You must NOT have failed any subject
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for the current academic year
• You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding for the 2023 academic year
• Preference will be given to candidates who live in local communities around the mining area

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees,
• Prescribed textbooks,
• As well as meals and accommodation on campus or off campus.

Textbook amounts will be up to a maximum agreed upon amount per the academic year and upon proof of purchase. Accommodation and Meals must be verified by the landlord and must be no more than the fees of the candidate’s institution