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Eligibility Requirements
- Resident of Northam's host communities around Zondereinde, for the community bursaries
- Studying, or planning to study, a field that Northam supports, especially mining and engineering
- Good results, especially in mathematics and science
- Accepted at an accredited university, university of technology or TVET college
- Financial need
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your ID
- Your matric or latest academic results
- Proof of acceptance or registration
- Proof of residence in a host community
- Proof of household income
About Northam Zondereinde Bursary
The Northam Zondereinde Bursary supports students linked to Northam Platinum's Zondereinde mine, near Thabazimbi in Limpopo. Northam funds bursaries through four schemes: internal bursaries for employees, external bursaries, an employee trust and a community trust. The community bursaries are aimed at young people from the mine's local host communities.
Northam does not publish an online application form or closing date for these bursaries, so contact the Zondereinde mine or its community trust to ask when the next round opens.
Funding Details
Northam does not publish the value of each bursary. Its bursary programme provides financial support, plus structured mentorship, career guidance and the chance to gain practical experience through internship placements.
Northam also follows up with its bursars during their studies. In the 2025 financial year, Northam Zondereinde worked with Career Wise on first-semester campus visits, to spot academic risks early, give guidance and support students' well-being.
The programme has grown. Northam supported 247 non-employee bursars in its 2025 financial year, 56% of them women, and its external and community bursaries doubled from 42 to 85. Its community trusts spent R26.7 million in the same year, and allocated R21.3 million of this to education projects.
Across employees and local communities, Northam offered 415 bursaries in its 2025 financial year, up from 378 the year before. Of these, 153 were funded through the employee trust, and 159 employees received internal bursaries for further study.
Where You Can Study
Northam funds study at universities, universities of technology and TVET colleges. It has supported both university and college bursaries through the Zondereinde Community Trust in past years. It does not publish a fixed list, so make sure that your institution is accredited.
About Northam Platinum
About Northam Platinum Northam Platinum Holdings is a South African producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), and its shares trade on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The group operates the Zondereinde mine in Limpopo an…
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Northam's external and community bursaries are for students who study in mining-related fields, as well as fields such as engineering, law, safety management and cybersecurity. Bursaries offered through the community and employee trusts support young people from Northam's local host communities.
Zondereinde also supports community mathematics and science programmes, so that local learners can qualify for bursary and learnership opportunities. If you live near the mine, strong mathematics and science marks will help your chances.
Northam's programmes put historically disadvantaged people and women first. In its 2025 financial year, all 549 students on its bursary and learnership programmes were historically disadvantaged, and 43% were women.
Application Procedure
Contact the Zondereinde mine or the Northam Zondereinde Community Trust through the Northam Platinum website, and ask when bursary applications open. Watch for notices in local communities and schools, and apply only through Northam's own channels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can get a Northam Zondereinde bursary?
Mainly young people from Northam's host communities, through its community and employee trusts, plus external students in fields Northam needs.
Does Northam fund mining students?
Yes. Mining-related fields are a focus, along with engineering, law, safety management and cybersecurity.
Does the bursary include practical experience?
Northam's programme includes mentorship, career guidance and internship placements.
