Key Facts
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Currently in Matric, or has completed Matric
- Studying or intending to study electrical, mechanical, metallurgical, or mining engineering, geology, or mine survey
- Preference given to applicants from communities near the company's Mpumalanga operations
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID document
- Matric certificate or most recent Matric results
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a tertiary institution, if applicable
- Certified proof of residence
- Completed bursary application form
About Mbuyelo Coal Bursary
The Mbuyelo Coal Bursary is offered by Mbuyelo Coal, a black-owned South African coal mining company operating opencast and underground mines in Mpumalanga province. The bursary supports South African students, particularly those from communities near the company's Mpumalanga operations, who are studying or intend to study towards engineering, geology, or mine survey qualifications.
The bursary is open to applicants who are currently in Matric as well as those who have already completed Matric, and can be renewed each year of study provided the student maintains satisfactory academic performance.
Funding Details
The bursary supports the cost of study for the duration of the qualification and is renewable each year, subject to satisfactory academic performance. A specific rand amount is not published by the company, so applicants should confirm exact coverage directly with Mbuyelo Coal.
Where You Can Study
Recognised South African universities and universities of technology offering engineering, geology, or mine survey qualifications.
About Mbuyelo Coal
Mbuyelo Coal is a black-owned South African coal mining company with operations concentrated in Mpumalanga province, including the Manungu opencast and underground mine near Delmas, the Ntshovelo opencast mine, and the M…
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Applicants must be South African citizens who are currently in Matric or have already completed Matric, intending to study (or already studying) electrical, mechanical, metallurgical, or mining engineering, geology, or mine survey at a recognised South African tertiary institution. Preference has been reported for applicants from communities near the company's Mpumalanga mining operations, though applicants from elsewhere may also apply.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Mbuyelo Coal Bursary?
South African citizens who are currently in Matric or have completed Matric, studying or planning to study engineering, geology, or mine survey.
Is preference given to any particular applicants?
Reported guidance indicates some preference for applicants from communities near the company's Mpumalanga mining operations, though this should be confirmed with the company.
How much does the bursary cover?
Mbuyelo Coal has not published a specific rand amount; the bursary is described as covering study costs and being renewable each year subject to academic performance.
How do I apply?
Via the application form and bursaries page on the company's website, or by contacting the company directly by email.
When do 2027 applications open and close?
A specific 2027 closing date has not been published at the time of writing. Applicants should check mbuyelocoal.com directly before assuming a date.
