Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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Eligibility Requirements
- Studying, or planning to study, full-time at a recognised tertiary institution
- Studying one of the listed qualifications
- Able to show financial need
- Preference for residents of the King Cetshwayo (Uthungulu) District, for the community bursary
- Able to submit a complete application before the closing date
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of your parents' or guardians' IDs
- Proof of your parents' or guardians' income
- Your latest academic results, certified
- A completed RBCT bursary application form
About Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) Bursary
The Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) Bursary funds full-time students in engineering, IT, accounting and human resources. RBCT runs one of the world's largest coal export terminals, in Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal, and it also offers a community bursary for young people from its area.
RBCT's website listed bursary opportunities for 2025, and its most recent community bursary application form was for 2024. We could not find a 2027 call when we checked in November 2026, so check RBCT's careers page before you apply.
Funding Details
RBCT does not publish the full value of its bursary online. Ask what the award covers, such as tuition, books, accommodation and meals, if you are shortlisted.
Because RBCT recruits in engineering, IT, finance and human resources, a bursary can also give you a link to a large employer in your own region. RBCT also runs vacancies for experienced staff on its careers page. RBCT's page does not describe a work-back period, so read any agreement carefully before you sign it.
Where You Can Study
RBCT funds study at recognised tertiary institutions. It does not publish a fixed list, so make sure that your university or university of technology is accredited and offers a qualification in one of the listed fields. Students from the Richards Bay area often study at institutions in KwaZulu-Natal, such as the University of Zululand, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban University of Technology and Mangosuthu University of Technology, but RBCT does not limit the bursary to these.
About Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT)
About Richards Bay Coal Terminal Richards Bay Coal Terminal, known as RBCT, is the largest coal export terminal in the world. It opened in 1976 on the KwaZulu-Natal coast, and later expansions raised its design capacity …
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- South Dunes, Richards Bay Harbour, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
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- 035 904 4297
- mandy.smith@rbct.co.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
RBCT offers bursaries to suitable candidates who plan to study full-time, or who already study full-time, at a recognised tertiary institution. Its careers page lists these fields:
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Computer science and information technology
- Accounting
- Human resources management
The community bursary form gives first preference to applicants who live in the Uthungulu District Municipality area, now known as King Cetshwayo District, where RBCT is based. If you live elsewhere, you may still apply, but local applicants come first.
RBCT takes each applicant's financial need into account, so the bursary suits students from households that cannot afford tertiary fees. Both school leavers who plan to start full-time study and students who are already studying full-time can apply, according to RBCT's careers page. The community form asks for your parents' proof of income for this reason.
Application Procedure
Check the RBCT careers page for the current bursary notice and application form. The 2024 community bursary form asked applicants to email the completed form and certified documents to RBCT before the closing date. RBCT does not consider applications received after the closing date, so submit early.
Questions about this application?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which fields does the RBCT bursary cover?
Electrical and mechanical engineering, computer science and IT, accounting and human resources management.
Who gets preference for the RBCT community bursary?
Applicants who live in the King Cetshwayo (Uthungulu) District area.
When does the RBCT bursary close?
RBCT had not published a 2027 call in November 2026. Check its careers page for dates.
