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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric, or currently in the final year of Matric
- Enrolled, or planning to enrol, at an accredited South African tertiary institution
- At least 50% overall academic average
- For Mining Engineering specifically: at least 60% average in Mathematics, Physical Science, and English in Matric
- Demonstrated financial need
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate or latest results
- Certified copy of your most recent academic transcript
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a tertiary institution
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of household income, for the financial need assessment
About Anglo American Platinum Bursary
Anglo American Platinum backs students who want a future in mining, engineering, or related technical fields. The mining group created this bursary to grow local skills near its operations and strengthen the broader industry it depends on.
Anglo American treats the award as part of a wider community investment strategy, not just a recruitment tool. Because of this, the programme also supports students from host communities who plan to study fields unrelated to mining, provided they meet the academic and citizenship requirements.
Funding Details
Because Anglo American runs several bursary and scholarship categories, exact benefits vary by stream. In general, though, recipients can expect support for tuition and study-related costs for the full duration of their qualification.
Many students also gain access to structured mentorship and, where relevant to their field, practical exposure to Anglo American's operations. For that reason, check the current Careers section on the Anglo American website for the full benefits package before you apply, since covered costs and intake numbers shift each year.
Where You Can Study
You need to study, or plan to study, at an accredited tertiary institution in South Africa. Anglo American does not publish a narrow list of approved universities the way some corporate bursars do, so most recognised public universities and universities of technology qualify.
Even so, it helps to confirm your specific course and institution meet Anglo American's requirements before you submit an application, since exact criteria can shift between bursary categories.
About Anglo American
Anglo American is a global mining company with major platinum, iron ore, and diamond operations in South Africa. Because mining is a technical, safety-critical industry, the company relies on a steady supply of qualified…
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Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Bursary applicants pursuing a mining-related career, such as mining engineering, metallurgy, or geology, receive strong consideration under this programme. However, scholarship applicants from Anglo American's host communities may study almost any recognised field, since that stream focuses on community upliftment rather than direct recruitment.
Anglo American looks for applicants who can show a clear academic direction and a genuine interest in their chosen field, alongside solid results in Mathematics and Science where the qualification requires them.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fields does the Anglo American Platinum Bursary cover?
The main stream supports mining-related careers such as Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, and Geology. A separate scholarship stream for students from Anglo American's host communities covers almost any field, since that stream focuses on community upliftment rather than direct recruitment.
What average do I need?
At least 50% overall. If you're applying for Mining Engineering specifically, you also need at least 60% in Mathematics, Physical Science, and English in Matric.
Do I need to be from a mining community to apply?
No - the general bursary stream is open to any South African citizen who meets the academic and citizenship requirements. The host-community scholarship stream is specifically for students from communities near Anglo American's operations.
Does the bursary cover more than tuition?
Yes - recipients get support for tuition and study-related costs for the full qualification, plus structured mentorship and, where relevant, practical exposure to Anglo American's operations. Exact benefits vary by category, so check the current Careers section before applying.
Which universities are covered?
Anglo American doesn't publish a narrow list of approved universities, so most accredited South African public universities and universities of technology qualify. Confirm your specific course and institution meet the requirements before applying.
Do I need to show financial need?
Yes - demonstrated financial need is one of the stated eligibility requirements.
When do applications close?
Check the Key Facts box at the top of this page, or the Anglo American careers portal directly, since dates aren't published on a fixed annual cycle.
How do I apply?
Apply through the Anglo American Early Careers section of their website (linked above).
