Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Grade 12 learner planning to study, or currently registered student studying, one of the approved fields: mining, electrical, mechanical, metallurgical, chemical or mechatronics engineering; commerce; accounting; mineral engineering; or geology
- Minimum of 70% for English
- Strong overall academic performance
- Not currently receiving another bursary or funding
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of Matric certificate (or latest results)
- Certified academic transcripts (for students already at university)
About Glencore Plc Bursary
Glencore operates several bursary streams in South Africa through its Coal and Alloys divisions, supporting full-time university studies for both Grade 12 learners heading to university and students already registered at a South African tertiary institution. The programme is aimed at building a pipeline of engineering, technical and commercial skills for Glencore's South African mining and processing operations, with a particular (though not exclusive) focus on communities near its Coal (Mpumalanga) and Alloys (Limpopo) operations.
Funding Details
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed textbooks
- Meals and accommodation
- Assistance towards a personal computer, where prescribed by the university
Where You Can Study
Open to Grade 12 learners and students registered (or planning to register) at any accredited South African public university offering the approved qualifications below.
About Glencore
Glencore is a global commodities producer and trader with significant coal, ferroalloys, and other mining operations in South Africa, employing thousands of people across its local operations. The company is one of the w…
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- Phone
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Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The bursary is open to South African citizens who are either in Grade 12 and planning to study an approved qualification, or who are already registered at a South African university in one of the approved fields. Applicants must not already be receiving funding from another bursary and are expected to show strong academic performance, including at least 70% for English.
Application Procedure
Apply online through Glencore's official careers portal, searching for current Alloys division bursary vacancies. Prepare your documents in advance, since the online form doesn't save incomplete applications. Shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview with the Glencore Alloys Bursary Committee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Glencore bursary still open for applications?
The most recently confirmed intake (for the 2027 academic year) closed on 13 July 2026, which has already passed. Glencore runs this programme annually, but the exact opening and closing dates for the next cycle had not yet been published at the time of writing (27 August 2026). Check the official Glencore careers page linked below before the new academic year for updated dates.
Which Glencore division runs this bursary?
Glencore administers bursaries through more than one South African division (notably Coal and Alloys), each with slightly different approved fields of study and regional focus. Prospective applicants should confirm on the official careers page which specific stream is currently open.
Is there a work-back obligation?
Bursary recipients are typically expected to work for Glencore after graduation for a period linked to the years of funding received, in line with standard South African corporate bursary practice, though the exact contractual terms should be confirmed directly with Glencore at application stage.
