Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- First-year, second-year or third-year student
- Studying Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mining or Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy or Geology
- Strong academic results, because the programme targets top performers
Documents Needed
The bursary page does not list documents. CareerWise will show what it needs when you register, so keep your ID, academic record and proof of registration ready.
About Thungela Bursary
The Thungela Bursary helps top-performing South African students pay for mining, engineering and related technical degrees. Thungela Resources, a South African thermal coal producer, runs the programme. Its latest call used the reference code THUNGELA2027 and closed on 31 August 2026.
Thungela describes the bursary as financial assistance combined with practical experience. It also says it can support people in financial need and those who need practical experience for mining-related qualifications. As a result, this mining bursary suits students who want a career in the coal sector, not only help with fees.
Funding Details
Thungela promises "financial assistance and practical experience", but it does not publish amounts or a list of covered costs. Likewise, the page does not mention a work-back obligation. Mining bursaries often come with one, so read your contract closely before you sign and ask how long any service period would last.
Before you accept any offer, ask four practical questions. Which costs does the award pay? Does it continue if you repeat a module? Where would vacation work take place? What must you repay if you leave the programme early? Clear answers now can prevent expensive surprises later, particularly if you move to a mine far from your home.
Where You Can Study
The bursary page does not name specific universities. It also does not exclude any institution. Therefore, confirm with Thungela that your university and qualification qualify, especially if you study a diploma or a distance programme.
Keep your proof of registration or acceptance close at hand. Most funders ask for it, and it also shows that you can take up the award quickly.
About Thungela Resources
About Thungela Resources Thungela Resources is a South African thermal coal producer. The company began independent life in June 2021, when Anglo American demerged its South African thermal coal business. Its shares star…
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- 25 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196
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- 011 638 9300
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The current eligibility list covers Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mining and Chemical Engineering, plus Metallurgy and Geology. However, the same page also mentions environmental sciences in its introduction, so ask Thungela to confirm that field before you rely on it.
First-year, second-year and third-year students can apply, according to the eligibility list. The introduction speaks only of first-year and second-year students, so students in third year should check their position. Thungela also says appointments follow its Employment Equity targets.
Your choice of field should match the work Thungela does. Mining engineers plan safe and efficient extraction, while geologists study the coal deposits themselves. Metallurgists and chemical engineers focus on processing, and mechanical and electrical engineers keep large equipment running. If you can explain how your course fits this work, your application will read as more than a general request for money.
Application Procedure
Register and apply on CareerWise, and use the reference code from the current call. The latest code was THUNGELA2027. If you already applied on CareerWise in the same year, Thungela says it considers you automatically.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Thungela Bursary open now?
No. The latest call closed on 31 August 2026. Watch the Thungela bursary page for the next intake.
Where do I apply for the Thungela Bursary?
You apply on CareerWise, not directly with Thungela.
Does the bursary require work-back?
Thungela's page does not say. Ask before you accept an award, and check your contract.
