Bursaries for University Study

Bursaries for University study

AECI Ltd Scholarship Officer P O Box 112, Johannesburg 2000 Who can apply: Engineering : Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical (lt & heavy current) and Electro-Mechanical. Service obligation - 1 year for every 2 years (or part thereof) of study plus vacation training. No concurrent awards. Study at SA universities only. Closing Date: 30 June - for completed forms.

Africon Engineering International Bursaries P O Box 905, 0001 Pretoria Who can apply: Engineering: Civil, Mechanical and Electrical (Heavy current). All students studying at a SA university recognised by the firm, or matriculants with at least "C" symbols in Maths and Science (HG). Service contract 1 year for each year bursary received. Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms.

Anglo-Alpha Bursaries Senior Personnel Officer P O Box 781868, 2146 Sandton Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical (Lt & heavy current) and Chemical. All students studying at any recognised SA university. Year-for-year service contract. Closing Date: 31 July - for completed forms.

Atomic Energy Corporation of SA Ltd (AEC) P O Box 582, 0001 Pretoria Who can apply: Engineering: Chemical, Electronic, Industrial, Mechanical and Metallurgical. All SA students studying at any SA university. Matric with Maths and Science on (HG). After completion of studies must work for the Company for period equal to tenure of bursary. Award based on academic merit. Vacation employment compulsory. Closing Date: 15 June for completed forms. Anglo American Corporation of SA and De Beers Consolidated Mines a) Group Vocational Scholarships Senior Personnel Officer Scholarship and Bursary Unit P O Box 61587, 2107 Marshalltown Who can apply: Engineering: (Hons) Mining, Metallurgy, Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical (Heavy current). For any university in SA offering this degree. Must work on Company mines during summer vacations and for 2 years after graduation Closing Date: 30 June - for completed forms. b) Bridging Programme Bursaries Senior Personnel Officer Scholarship and Bursary Unit P O Box 61587, 2107 Marshalltown Who can apply: Engineering: (Hons) Mining, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical (Heavy current). Black and coloured students who have potential to obtain university degree, but due to an educationally disadvantaged background would benefit from attending a one-year full-time bridging programme before enrolling as 1st time university students. For the following universities only: - Wits, UCT and Natal (Durban). Must be SA Citizens. Closing Date: 30 September for completed forms.

BKS Inc Bursary Fund Personnel Manager P O Box 31865,2017 Braamfontein Who can apply: Engineering: Civil, Mechanical and Electrical (Lt and heavy current). All students studying at any SA university. Awarded on academic merit. Service obligation after completion studies. Closing Date: 30 June - for completed forms.

NAMDEB Diamond Corporation Bursary Scheme Chief Training Officer (Non-Technical) P O Box 996, Oranjemund, Namibia Who can apply: Engineering: Mining/Metallurgy/Electrical (Heavy current)/Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical. Only students who are Namibian citizens studying at any SA university. After completion of studies service obligation equivalent to years of sponsorship. Closing Date: Submit applications(ie. complete CV) by 31 July.

CSIR Bursary Section Human Resource Services P O Box 395,0001 Pretoria Who can apply: Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Electronic and Electrical(Lt and Heavy current). All SA students with "A" or "B" symbols on (HG) for Maths and Science. Good general average. Service contract equal to period for which bursary was received. Closing Date: 31 July - for completed forms.

De Beers Industrial Diamond Division Bursary Officer P O Box 1770,2135 Southdale NB. Students must request application forms in writing form the above address. Who can apply: Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Electrical (Lt current), Metallurgy (Physical Metallurgy)/Mineral Processing and Extractive. All matriculants/current undergraduate university students who display exceptional merit and who may be in need of financial assistance. 2 years obligatory service required after completion of degree. Compulsory vacation employment for a minimum uninterrupted period of 6 weeks a year. Closing Date: 15 July - for completed forms.

City Council Bursaries Port Elizabeth Transitional Local Council Personnel Manager P O Box 116, 6000 Port Elizabeth Who can apply: BSc Engineering: Electrical (Heavy Current),Civil/Bachelor of Technology Electrical Engineering (B Tech Eng) with Mathematics Mandatory. All students studying at any recognised SA university. All years. Intended for those students who wish to join the Port Elizabeth municipal service after the successful completion of their studies. Bursars will be required to enter into a formal written agreement to serve the Council for a period equal to tenure of bursary. Vacation training, if available. Closing Date: 15 July - for completed forms.

Engen Study Grant Bursary Department P O Box 32597, 2017 Braamfontein Who can apply: Engineering: Chemical, Electrical(Lt and heavy current) and Mechanical. All SA 1st and 2nd year full-time students studying at any SA university. Award based on academic merit and financial need. Closing Date: 31 October - for completed forms.

Eskom Bursaries a)Eskom (Bursary Scheme) Human Resources Manager Generation Business Management Private Bag x7283, 1035 Witbank Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical (Lt and heavy current), Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical and Chemical EXCEPT Mining. All SA students. Must work for the Company for period equal to tenure of bursary. NB. Pre-university also offered. Closing Date: 31 July - for completed forms. b) Eskom (Bursary Scheme) Human Resources Manager Services Group P O Box 8610, 2000 Johannesburg Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical (Heavy current). All matriculants or graduate students who are SA citizens studying at a recognised SA university. Must work for the Company for period equal to tenure on completion of studies. Closing Date: 31 July - for completed forms.

Gencor Bursary Scheme Manager: Bursaries P O Box 61820, 2107 Marshalltown Who can apply: Bachelor degree in: Mining, Metallurgical (Extractive/Physical), Chemical, Electronic, Electrical (Heavy current), and Mechanical. All matriculants with University Exemption - minimum C symbol (HG) for Maths and Science, or students already at university. Must be SA citizens. Vacation training will apply to certain disciplines. Closing Date: 31 May - for completed forms.

Gold Fields of SA Bursary Group Personnel Officer P O Box 61525,2107 Marshalltown Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical (Heavy current), Mining, Metallurgy, Chemical and Geology. All students studying at any Southern African university. Require Certificate of Fitness from Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases. Must work for the Company yera-for-year of bursary with minimum of 2 years after graduation. Vacation employment - 8 consecutive weeks per year. Closing Date: 30 June - for completed forms.

Group 5 Ltd Bursary Scheme Group Human Resources Manager P O Box 3951, 2128 Rivonia Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Electrical (Lt and heavy current) and Quantity Surveying. All SA students studying at any SA university. Must work for the Company 6 months for each year of bursary received. Vacation employment particularly for period mid-January/February. Closing Date: 30 August - for completed forms.

Highveld Bursary Scheme Training Centre Highveld Steel and Vanadium Corp Ltd P O Box 111, 1035 Witbank Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical (Lt and heavy current) and Metallurgical. All SA students. Must enter into service contract with the Company. Work-back period is 1 year for each year a bursary is given. Closing Date: 31 May - for completed forms. Iscor Ltd Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Industrial, Mining, Metallurgical, Civil, Electrical (Heavy current) and Chemical. All SA students in possession of Matriculation Certificate, or expect this year to obtain such certificate, with pass mark of 65% in Maths and Science on (HG). Bursary/loan for 1 year, thereafter renewable annually subject to satisfactory reports received from universities, but tenable for period not exceeding normal duration of a course. One year service for each year of study for which bursary/loan was granted.

Students to apply to nearest regional office:-

Mining Head Works Office a) Personnel Personnel Manager Manager Iscor Ltd Iscor Ltd P O Box 2 P O Box 9229 2940 Newcastle 0001 Pretoria b) Personnel c) Personnel Manager Manager Iscor Ltd Iscor Ltd P O Box 19 P O Box 2 0001 Pretoria 1900 Vanderbijlpark

Closing Date: Completed application forms to be returned to centre of applicant's choice between January and 30 June.

JCI Ltd Bursaries Department JCI Group Training P O Box 976, 1760 Randfontein Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical (Heavy current), Mining, Metallurgical, Chemical, Geology and Chemistry (Inorganic). All students with minimum "C" symbol on (HG) for Maths, Science and 1st language. Must work for the Company on a year-for-year basis after completion of studies. NB. Students:- i) will complete a pre-university year of practical training and proceed to university in the following year ii) must state on application specific disciplines being applied for. Closing Date: 31 May - for completed forms.

Mintek Undergraduate Bursary Head: Recruitment Mintek Private Bag x3015, 2125 Randburg Who can apply: Engineering: Materials, Physical Metallurgy, Extraction Metallurgy, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic (Lt current or Electronics) and Metallurgy. All students studying at any recognised SA university. Any person with an appropriate qualification is eligible for a bursary, provided that their academic achievements satisfies the requirements of Mintek. National Interest Scheme -no commitment Mintek Commitment Scheme -one year for each year study - maximum two years. Closing Date: 31 August annually - for completed forms.

Murray and Roberts Engineering Manager: Human Resources P O Box 874, 2008 Bedfordview Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical and Electrical (Heavy current). All full-time students studying at any SA university. Must work back 2 years of the 4 year award. Closing Date: 15 October - for completed forms.

National Economic Education Trust (NEET) P O Box 785067, 2146 Sandton Who can apply: Engineering: Civil, Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical courses related to NEET Funding Scheme. All students studying at any recognised SA university. Award based on fields of study, academic performance and financial need. Closing Date: 31 October - for completed forms. NB. Apply for application forms 1 June to 31 August. Applications after 31 August will NOT be considered. Copies of previous of current year's results must be attached to application forms, if available.

Palaborwa Mining Co Ltd Secretary: Bursary Committee P O Box 65, 1390 Phalaborwa Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Mining, Electrical (Heavy current), Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy. All matriculants with at least "C" symbol in Maths and Science on (HG) studying at any SA university. 6 Months work commitment for each bursary year with minimum of 2 years. Closing Date: 31 August - for completed forms.

Pretoria Portland Cement Co Ltd Bursary Scheme Secretary P O Box 3811, 2000 Johannesburg Who can apply: Chemistry/Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical (Light and Heavy current). All years. All SA students studying full-time at any recognised SA university. Closing Date: 30 June - for completed forms.

Richards Bay Coal Terminal Bursary Scheme Human Resource Secretary P O Box 56, 3900 Richards Bay Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical (Lt and Heavy current) and Mechanical. All students studying at any SA university full- time. All years. Service contract and vacation training offered. Closing Date: 10 September - for completed forms.SA

Association of Consulting Engineers Bursary Scheme Secretary P O Box 1644,2125 Randburg Who can apply: Engineering: Civil, Electrical (Lt and heavy current), Mechanical, Chemical and Mining. All years. All SA students studying full-time at any SA university. Must work in the engineering profession in SA for a number of years equal to the number of years for which he/she received the bursary. Closing Date: 31 August - for completed forms. SA Institute of Electrical Engineers Bursary Scheme Secretary P O Box 93541,2143 Yeoville Who can apply: Engineering: Electronic/Electrical. All SA students from 2nd year onwards. Closing Date: 31 December - for completed forms.

Safripol Bursary Head: Public Relations P O Box 700, 9570 Sasolburg Who can apply: Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical (Lt and heavy current). All students studying at any recognised SA university. From 2nd year onwards. Compulsory vacation training. Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms.

Siemens Ltd Training Officer (Bursaries) Private Bag x71, 1685 Halfway House Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical (Lt and heavy current), Electronic and Industrial Electronic. All students. Matric symbols as required by engineering faculties. Must work for the Company upon completion of studies. Closing Date: 31 July - for completed forms.

Sasol Ltd Bursary Fund Bursary Administration P O Box 5486, 2000 Johannesburg Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical (Heavy current), Electronic, Electro-Mechanical and Mining. All students at any SA university. Matric pass in Maths, Science and English. Contracted to Sasol year-for-year of sponsorship. Vacation work in December. Closing Date: 1 June - for completed forms.

South African Breweries: Beer Division Bursary department P O Box 782178,2146 Sandton Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical (Lt current), Mechanical and Chemical. All full-time undergraduate students studying at, or intending to study at a recognised tertiary institution in SA. Service contract after graduation for period equal to tenure of bursary. Closing Date: 31 August - for completed forms.

Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of SA (SEIFSA) Head: Education and Training Division P O Box 1338, 2000 Johannesburg Who can apply: Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Industrial Engineering and Materials Science. Preference given to students already attending university. NB. Pre-Engineering for 2nd year students only. Graduates encouraged to seek employment within the metal and engineering industries. Closing Date: 31 August - for completed forms.

Studietrust National Director P O Box 29192, 2109 Melville Who can apply: Engineering: All disciplines. SA matriculants and full-time undergraduate students. Preference given to applicants from rural areas. Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms. PLEASE NOTE: Application forms only available from 1 May to 31 August. Due to postage costs, applications received after the closing date of 31 August will NOT be acknowledged. Application forms to be requested in writing. Telephone applications not acceptable.

Transnet Bursaries Manager P O Box 23200, 2044 Joubert Park Who can apply: Engineering: Civil, Electrical (Light and Heavy current), Mechanical, Industrial and Electro-Mechanical. All students who are SA citizens studying at any recognised SA university. Service obligation. Must work for the Company for same number of years as tenure of bursary. Closing Date: 15 May - for completed forms.

Unilever Engineering Scholarship Scheme Bursaries Officer Unilever SA (Pty) Ltd P O Box 1029,4000 Durban Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical (Lt and heavy current). All students with Matriculation Exemption with at least "C" symbols in Maths Science and English. One year's service with the Company for each year of sponsorship upon graduation. NB> Pre-university Bridging Year Scholarship also offered. Only awarded to SA citizen/permanent residents. Closing Date: 30 June - for completed forms.

Watson Edwards Bursary Manager P O Box 98867,2152 Sloane Park Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical (Lt and heavy current). All students from 2nd year onwards studying at any SA university. Service contract minimum 2 years. Vacation employment. Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms.

Anglo American Corp of SA Ltd and De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd Conversion Bursaries Divisional Human Resource Manager Scholarship and Bursary Unit P O Box 61587, 2107 Marshalltown Who can apply: BSc (Eng) Chemical/ BSc (Eng) Electrical - Conversion. Due to the shortage and ongoing demand for Chemical and Electrical Engineering within SA, the University of Cape Town offers Science graduates the opportunity to graduate as Chemical or Electrical Engineers over a two-year period (normally four years). On graduation will follow a period of training with Anglo American which will enable student to qualify as a professional engineer. Closing Date: 31 December annually - for completed forms.

City Council of Springs Head: Personnel Services P O Box 45, 1560 Springs Who can apply: BSc Engineering. All disciplines. Must study full- time at any SA university. Applicants shall have attended a local high school for a period of two years prior to the date of application; or the parents or lawful guardians of the applicants shall have resided within the municipality of Springs for a period of two years prior to the date of application; or the parents or lawful guardians of the applicants must own property within the municipality of Springs on which assessment rates are paid to the Council. Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms.

Department of Water Affairs and Forestry Director General Private Bag x 313,0001 Pretoria Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical (Light and Heavy current) and Civil. All students studying at any recognised SA university offering this course. Since the scheme is aimed at augmenting Public Service personnel, candidates must be prepared to enter into an agreement with the Department to serve the State after the successful completion of their studies, for one year in respect of each year during which the bursary was used. Closing Date: 31 May - for bursary enquiries.

Eskom (Bursary Scheme) Conversion Bursaries Student Development Manager Human Resources Group P O Box 1091,2000 Johannesburg Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical - conversion. Due to the shortage and ongoing demand for Electrical Engineering within SA, the University of Cape Town offers Science graduates the opportunity to graduate as Electrical Engineers over a two-year period (normally four years). On graduation will follow a period of training with Eskom which will enable student to qualify as a professional engineer. Closing Date: 31 July - for completed forms.

Polyfin Bursary Scheme Bursary Officer Training Development Centre P O Box 321, 9750 Sasolburg Who can apply: Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical (Light and Heavy current), Electro-Mechanical and Industrial. Preference given to matriculants but existing graduates will also be considered. Open to SA citizens. One year of service for each year that bursary is held. Vacation training is essential. Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms. Will be advertised in the local press.

S A Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) Bursary Department P O Box 32597, 2017 Braamfontein Who can apply: Engineering: S A citizens studying full-time at any recognised university. All courses. Applicant must satisfy criteria viz. financial need and academic merit. Closing Date: 31 October - for completed forms.

Samara Bursary Manager: Training and Development P O Box 117, 1620 Kempton Park Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical and Industrial. All SA students studying at any SA university. All years. Closing Date: 31 May - for completed forms.

Government Service Bursaries

North West Province Government Service Acting Secretary Provincial Service Commission Private Bag x2065,2735 Mmabatho Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical (Lt and Heavy current), Mechanical and Chemical. Only citizens of SA residing in the North- West Region (Bophuthatswana) and studying a course relevant to the North-West Government Service at any recognised university in SA, Excluding Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Swaziland. Year-for-year service contract on completion of studies. Closing Date: 31 October - for completed forms.

Northern Province Government Service Permanent Secretary Provincial Service Commission Private Bag x9499, 0700 Pietersburg Who can apply: Department of Public Works: BSc Engineering: Electrical/Mechanical. Only citizens of Northern Province studying a course relevant to the needs of departments in the northern Provincial Service Commission, at any recognised university in Southern Africa EXCLUDING Lesotho, Botswana, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Swaziland. Must work for the Northern Provincial Service on completion of studies. However, students who wish to take up employment elsewhere, will be required to repay the loan. Closing Date: 30 November - for completed forms.