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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Resident in the Middelburg/Witbank area of Mpumalanga
- Minimum overall average of 70%
- Provisional acceptance to study at a recognised South African university
- Accounting Sciences/Finance stream: in Matric during 2026, intending to start studies in 2027
- Engineering stream: already completed Matric
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Academic record
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Recent head-and-shoulders photograph
About Columbus Stainless Bursary
Columbus Stainless funds bursaries in Accounting Sciences, Finance, and several engineering specialisations for students from the Middelburg and Witbank area of Mpumalanga. As South Africa's only stainless steel flat products producer, the company needs a steady pipeline of both technical and financial skills to keep its fully integrated plant running.
Because Columbus Stainless draws heavily on its local community for staff, the bursary specifically prioritises students who already live in the Middelburg/Witbank area, tying the company's skills investment directly to the region its plant operates in.
Funding Details
Columbus Stainless offers all-inclusive bursary funding, covering the core costs of your qualification for the duration of your studies.
Where You Can Study
You need provisional acceptance to study at a recognised South African university. Columbus Stainless doesn't publish a fixed list of approved institutions beyond that requirement, so most accredited universities offering the eligible fields should qualify.
About Columbus Stainless
Columbus Stainless is South Africa's only producer of stainless steel flat products, and the largest single-site stainless steel producer in Africa. Based in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, the fully integrated plant has been op…
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You need to be a South African citizen residing in the Middelburg/Witbank area, with a minimum overall average of 70% and provisional acceptance to study at a recognised South African university. Requirements vary slightly by stream: Accounting Sciences (BSc) or Finance (BCom) applicants need to be in Matric during 2026 and intending to start their degree in 2027, while Engineering applicants need to have already completed Matric.
Because eligibility depends on which stream you're applying for, confirm the specific requirements for your intended field before submitting your application.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which fields does the Columbus Stainless Bursary cover?
Accounting Sciences (BSc), Finance (BCom), and several engineering specialisations, including Electrical, Mechanical, and Computer Science-related fields.
Do I need to live in a specific area?
Yes - you need to reside in the Middelburg/Witbank area of Mpumalanga.
What average do I need?
A minimum overall average of 70%.
When do undergraduate applications close?
28 August 2026 - there's a separate postgraduate deadline of 31 August 2026.
What does the bursary cover?
Columbus Stainless offers all-inclusive bursary funding covering the core costs of your qualification.
How do I apply?
Online through the Columbus Stainless recruitment portal.
What documents do I need?
ID, Matric certificate, academic record, CV, and a recent head-and-shoulders photograph.
Is this only for Matric learners?
No - Accounting Sciences/Finance applicants need to be in Matric during 2026, but Engineering applicants need to have already completed Matric.
